Chinese abelia
Abelia chinensis
Caprifoliaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Abelia chinensis, known as Chinese abelia, is an ornamental shrub that prefers full sun and medium watering. It grows to a height of 1–2 meters and blooms with pink and white flowers from July to September. Suitable for USDA zones 5–9, it thrives in loamy, clay, or sandy soil. This fragrant plant attracts pollinators and is not toxic.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay, Sandy
Height
1–2 m
Spread
1–2 m
Zones
5–9
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
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Growing Tips
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water: Medium
- Soil: Loamy, clay, sandy
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Height: 1–2 m
- Bloom Time: July, August, September
- Flower Colors: Pink, white
- Fragrant: True
- Attracts Pollinators: True
Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual
