This shrub has multiple woody cane-like, reddish-brown arching stems that form an open vase habit that becomes rounded with age. It has dark glossy green leaves that turn bronze in autumn and clusters of white funnel-shaped flower appear during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Abelia x grandifloraresulted from a cross between A. chinensisand A. uniflora. It prefers well drained, moist loams that are tending acid with a pH 5.5-7 and grows in an open to expose sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

The Glossy Abelia is grown for its dense bushy habit and its flowers. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening or trimmed to form a hedge. It is also used in patio pots and planter boxes or on roof gardens. This commonly cultivated plant is suitable for coastal or mountainous regions and may be grown as a perennial in cold climates (zone 6) and establishes in 1 to 2 years. ID 102

Abelia(a-BEL-ee-a) xgrandiflora(grăn-di-FLŐ-ra)

"Abelia": after British botanist Dr Clarke Abel; "grandiflora": large flowers.

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)