Abelia x grandiflora 'John Creech'

Glossy Abelia

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, foundation, massing, superior hedge, specimen
Height 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m
Spread 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, yellow
Fruit color Tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage