Glossy Abelia
Abeliax grandiflora 'Prostrate White'

Family: Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Abelia (a-BEE-lee-uh)
Species: x grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Cultivar: Prostrate White
Additional cultivar information: (PP1431, aka Prostrata)
Hybridized by Abbott 1953

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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
Patent expired

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed