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| Identification |
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Genus
Abelia
Species
x grandiflora
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
glossy abelia
Family
CAPRIFOLIACEAE
Specimen number
S11385
Data source
HtZn p68;Xeri p301
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
5'
Overall spread
3' - 6'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-06
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Abelia x grandiflora is a butterfly attractor. Beekeepers can use this plant to attract bees. This is an insect resistant variety. Glossy abelia is generally free of diseases. This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. It usually does best in dry soils. This plant is drought tolerant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
yes
Disease resistant
yes
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Attracts bees
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Abelia x grandiflora is a woody perennial. Glossy abelia is evergreen. Flowers: This plant has bell-shaped flowers. Most often the flowers occur in either rose or pink.
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