Abelia sp. (Abelia)

Abelia (Abelia) white flower cluster close up on leafy branch with green pointed foliage
Abelia (Abelia) white flower cluster with green pointed foliage on a multi-stemmed woody branch

Botanical name: Abelia sp.

Common name: Abelia

Family: Caprifoliaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-9

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

The flowers appear in the upper leaf axils and stem ends, 1-8 together in a short cyme; they are pendulous, white to pink, bell-shaped with a five-lobed corolla.

The species from warm climates are evergreen, and colder climate species deciduous.

Similar plants: Abelia sp. (Abelia)


Image gallery: 14 images
Abelia sp. (Abelia) pink flower on dense shrub with small green oval leaves close up
Abelia sp. (Abelia) pink trumpet flower clusters cover the dense branches with small green leaves.
Abelia (Abelia) plant with vibrant green leaves and tiny clusters of light pink flower buds.
Abelia (Abelia) shrub covered in dense green leaves and small emerging pink flower clusters throughout.
Abelia (Abelia) white flower clusters on green plant branch in a close up.
Abelia (Abelia) white flower clusters along green leaves on a woody plant branch.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) white flower clusters on arching branches in a close up image
Abelia sp. (Abelia) carries multiple white trumpet-shaped flowers along its slender, arching, leafy green stems.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) pink flower and multi-color leaves on a dense woody plant branch.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) with small pink funnel-shaped flowers among dense green and copper foliage.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) with pink flowers and small green leaves on the dense plant.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) with its light pink flowers and small green foliage on thin branches.
Abelia (Abelia) sp. pink flower buds with green leaves in a close up photo.
Abelia (Abelia) sp. reveals pink buds nestled between pointed green leaves in a close up.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) white flower close up with glossy green leaves
Abelia sp. (Abelia) white flower cluster with shiny green leaves on a dark textured background
Abelia sp. (Abelia) with pink flower buds and glossy green leaves in close up.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) showing clusters of pink buds nestled among shiny green pointed leaves.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) green orange leaves plant with yellow edges covering the dense surface
Abelia sp. (Abelia) dense foliage mass with yellow edges and orange tinged oval leaves
Abelia sp. (Abelia) white flower cluster with green leaves on branch, close up
Abelia sp. (Abelia) white flower cluster growing from a branch with pointed green foliage
Abelia sp. (Abelia) white flower close up on a branch with green leaves nearby
Abelia sp. (Abelia) showing multiple white tubular flower clusters along the slender green leafy branch
Abelia (Abelia) plant with green and orange variegated leaves in a container close up.
Abelia (Abelia) plant displaying green and orange leaves within a black plastic pot container.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) white flower clusters on red stems, a close up image.
Abelia sp. (Abelia) clusters of white flowers with red stems against a blue sky.


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