Abelia chinensis

Genus: Abelia - Species: chinensis - Family: Caprifoliaceae

Phonetic Spelling: a-BEE-lee-a chy-NEN-sis

Common Names:

  • Chinese Abelia

Chinese abelia is a parent of many popular hybrids.  Plant in an area where the flowers and fragrance plus the visiting butterflies may be easily observed.  It is semi-evergreen in warmer climates and in zones 5 and 6 it will die back to the ground but new stems will emerge in the spring.

Seasons of Interest:

Bloom: July-Sept Summer, White, fragrant  Seed: Fall

Tags

hummingbird friendly
full sun tolerant
fragrant flowers
drought tolerant
white flowers
shrub
semi-evergreen
shade garden
summer flowers
children's garden
playground plant
pollinator plant
butterfly friendly
partial shade tolerant
wildlife friendly

Quick Facts

  • Height: 5 ft. 0 in. - 7 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:China

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

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Uses

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