Dwarf Abelia Shrub

Changing color over the seasons abelia grandiflora kaleidoscope glossy abelia is a dwarf variegated semi evergreen shrub.

Dwarf abelia shrub. Emerging bright yellow and lime green in spring its glossy oval leaves turn golden yellow in summer before taking on glowing orange and fiery red hues in fall. I feed all the abelia in my own landscape in early spring with a well balanced shrub and tree type fertilizer and then again in early summer with a non burning organic fertilizer such as milorganite or nitroganic. It is a hybrid of abelia chinensis and abelia uniflora. Both the parents are from central china.

Up to 6 tall 2 wide. Click on a variety to view its plant file. Award winning abelia edward goucher is a compact semi evergreen shrub with upright gracefully arching stems bearing glossy oval dark green leaves with a bronze tinge when young. Abelia shrubs abelia grandiflora have attractive foliage which partially accounts for their longtime use in the landscape.

Below is a list of some of my favorite varieties of abelia. In midsummer abundant clusters of lilac pink funnel shaped flowers adorn the bush until fall. Abelia x chinensis rose creek sku 2569 lustrous leaves with a pinkish cast develop on crimson stems mature to dark green and transform to a wonderful combination of purple and green in winter. About rose creek dwarf abelia abelia grandiflora rose creek is a fast and moderate growing shrub that can be grown in usda plant hardiness zones 6a through 9b.

Bright golden yellow variegation on medium green leaves along with brilliant red stems creates a striking kaleidoscope of color. The evergreen abelia has red foliage throughout the summer becoming even deeper and more brilliant in autumn through winter. It matures to an average height of 2 feet to 3 feet and an average width of 3 feet to 4 feet depending on climate and other environmental factors. A low compact selection that works well as a foundation plant low hedge or for use in patio containers.

Plant en masse as a groundcover or for dramatic. Showy clusters of small fragrant white flowers emerge from rosy pink sepals in summer. When you need structure for a tight space or a container this handsome dwarf conifer is the perfect option for smaller gardens.