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Glossy Abelia

Abelia x grandiflora, Caprifoliaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sweet OliveOsmanthus fragrans
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
PlumbagoPlumbago auriculata
Pollinator Sharing
Butterfly BushBuddleja davidii
Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Apache PlumeFallugia paradoxa

Apache plume's deep root system and potential allelopathic effects can compete with and suppress growth of shallow-rooted shrubs like abelia.

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Glossy Abelia grow in?

Glossy Abelia grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Glossy Abelia?

Good companions for Glossy Abelia include Sweet Olive, Plumbago, Butterfly Bush.

Design guilds with Glossy Abelia and see companion relationships visually.

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