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Chinese Abelia

Abelia Chinensis

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Overview

Abelia chinensis, a charming semi-evergreen shrub, thrives in USDA zones 7-9. It boasts fragrant, tubular white-pink blooms from late spring to summer, attracting pollinators. Mature at 4-6 feet high with a similar spread, it requires full sun to partial shade. Ideal for foundation planting or borders, it has arching branches with glossy leaves. This low-maintenance plant prefers well-drained soil, adding grace and fragrance to any garden space.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Mature at 4-6 feet high with a similar spread, it requires full sun to partial shade
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Mature at 4-6 feet high with a similar spread, it requires full sun to partial shadeChinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — It boasts fragrant, tubular white-pink blooms from late spring to summer, attracting pollinatorsChinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Chinese Abelia (Abelia chinensis) is a captivatingChinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — deciduous to semi-evergreen shrubChinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Abelia chinensis, a charming semi-evergreen shrub, thrives in USDA zones 7-9Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — This low-maintenance plant prefers well-drained soil, adding grace and fragrance to any garden space

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Ideal for foundation planting or borders, it has arching branches with glossy leaves
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Mature at 4-6 feet high with a similar spread, it requires full sun to partial shade
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — It boasts fragrant, tubular white-pink blooms from late spring to summer, attracting pollinators
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Chinese Abelia (Abelia chinensis) is a captivating
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Abelia chinensis, a charming semi-evergreen shrub, thrives in USDA zones 7-9
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — This low-maintenance plant prefers well-drained soil, adding grace and fragrance to any garden space

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