Abelia schumannii 'Bumblebee'

Schumann's Abelia

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, hedge, massing, screen, specimen
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, semi-evergreen
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