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Mexican Abelia

Abelia Floribunda

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Overview

The Mexican Abelia (Abelia floribunda) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, lance-shaped leaves. It can reach heights up to 5-6 feet and spread 4-5 feet wide. Vibrant, trumpet-shaped pink flowers bloom prolifically in early summer, attracting hummingbirds. This hardy plant prefers partial to full sun and adapts well to a variety of soil types. Ideal for mixed borders, it adds persistent color and texture to the landscape.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings or as a feature in mixed borders
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — Ideal for mixed borders, it adds persistent color and texture to the landscapeMexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — which cluster at the end of the branchesMexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — This hardy plant prefers partial to full sun and adapts well to a variety of soil typesMexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — scientifically known as Abelia floribundaMexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — is a robust and ornamental evergreen shrub ideal for adding a splash of color and elegance to landscapesMexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — It can reach heights up to 5-6 feet and spread 4-5 feet wide+4

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings or as a feature in mixed borders
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — Ideal for mixed borders, it adds persistent color and texture to the landscape
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — which cluster at the end of the branches
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — This hardy plant prefers partial to full sun and adapts well to a variety of soil types
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — scientifically known as Abelia floribunda
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — is a robust and ornamental evergreen shrub ideal for adding a splash of color and elegance to landscapes
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — It can reach heights up to 5-6 feet and spread 4-5 feet wide
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — The Mexican Abelia (Abelia floribunda) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, lance-shaped leaves
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — the shrub produces an abundance of tubular pink to magenta blossoms
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — The arching branches of the Mexican Abelia create a graceful
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — Vibrant, trumpet-shaped pink flowers bloom prolifically in early summer, attracting hummingbirds
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