The Radiance Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora 'Radiance') is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub that's known for its variegated foliage and long blooming period.
Here are some key features of the Radiance Abelia: Foliage: The leaves are silver-green with creamy white margins, giving the plant a radiant appearance. The foliage can turn a beautiful purplish color in the fall. Flowers: It produces clusters of fragrant, light pink, tubular flowers that bloom from late spring until the first frost. The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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A. chinensis and A. uniflora Hybrid
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Height:
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2’ - 3’
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Spread:
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4’ - 5'
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Spacing:
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4’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Dieback may occur if temperatures drop below 10 degrees. Prune as needed in winter or spring.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens Ground Cover, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Barberry, Pittosporum, Agapanthus
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
