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Glossy Abelia 'Twist of Orange'

Abeliax grandiflora

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Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Abelia (a-BEE-lee-uh)
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Species
x grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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)
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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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