Abelia, Glossy Abelia, Variegated Abelia 'Silver Anniversary'

Abeliax grandiflora

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Abelia (a-BEE-lee-uh)
Species
x grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Redwood City, California

San Francisco, California

Walnut Creek, California

Rincon, Georgia

Troy, Illinois

Easton, Maryland

Halethorpe, Maryland

Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Knoxville, TN (Zone 7a) | February 2014 | neutral

Abelia x grandiflora ‘Prostrata’ is the correct cultivar name. Silver Anniversary Abelia is the trade/trade-marked name for this pla...Read More

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Halethorpe, MD | August 2011 | positive

This is a beautiful plant and does great in a sunny spot. it has reddish branches and variegated leaves. Does seem to need a little fe...Read More

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Rincon, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2008 | neutral

I just bought 6 of these from Home Depot. They looked half dead so I got them on sale. :-) These look great in the front yard up against...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. Variegated Abelia 'Silver Anniversary', aka 'Panache' (Abelia x grandiflora) is more suitable for Zones 8-1...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Also known as 'Panache'.

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