Abelia schumannii

Schumann's Abelia

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, hedge, massing, screen, specimen
Height 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color Tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect, vase