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Fragrant Abelia

Abelia Mosanensis

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Overview

The Fragrant Abelia (Abelia mosanensis) is a deciduous shrub with a graceful arching habit, reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide. This hardy plant offers fragrant, bell-shaped pink blooms in late spring, attracting pollinators. Its green foliage turns to alluring hues of orange and red in fall. Ideal for mixed borders, Abelia thrives in full sun to part shade in well-draining soil. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — The Fragrant Abelia (Abelia mosanensis) is a deciduous shrub with a graceful arching habit; its green foliage turns to

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — Ideal for mixed borders, Abelia thrives in full sun to part shade in well-draining soil
Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — it withstands winter temperatures down to -20&deg;F.<br><br>When integrating the Fragrant Abelia into a design; hardy in
Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — spicy scent detectable from considerable distance
Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — This hardy plant offers fragrant, bell-shaped pink blooms in late spring, attracting pollinators; consider, image 53
Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide
Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — With its alluring blooms and autumnal color; like near a patio or along a garden path
Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — For optimal vigor and flowering, it is recommended to water regularly, particularly during extended dry spells; reaching
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