Abelia grandiflora

Glossy Abelia

A pest and disease-free shrub suitable for a vast variety of gardens.

Shrubs

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Abelia grandiflora
Common Name	Glossy Abelia
Also Known As	Glossy Abelia
SA Tree No
Tree Type	Semi-Deciduous
Attracts	Bees, Butterflies
Features	Screening
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer
Focal	No
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate	Medium >250mm, Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Exotic
Soil pH
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Shrubs Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
2L	R15 – R35 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
4L	R21 – R50 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
10L	R65 – R150 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
20L	R175 – R305 (5 Min.)	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390 – R750 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400 – R950 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895 – R2 350 (1 Min.)	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm

Description

Abelia is a versatile shrub that can be used in flowerbeds, borders, containers and as a hedge or screening plant. It needs to be watered daily until established.

It has beautiful ornamental flowers that are slightly scented and is often planted alongside walls are border plants. Abelias are low-maintenance garden plants that are easy to grow. Hard pruning may need to be done every 3-4 years.

Tolerates temperatures as low as 2°c
Estimated height: 1.5m
Estimated width: 2m
Drought tolerant