Abelia x 'Radiance'
Photo Credit: Monrovia
BOTANICAL NAME: Abelia x ‘Radiance’
COMMON NAME: “Radiance Glossy Abelia”
ATTRACTS: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees
RESISTANT: Deer
BLOOM COLOR/ TIME: White flowers Summer - Fall
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Part sun to shade
HEIGHT: 2 to 3 feet
WIDTH: 3 to 3 1/2 feet
EVERGREEN OR DECIDUOUS: Semi-evergreen
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Low - average
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Slightly acidic, organically rich, moist, well drained soil
GARDEN ATTRIBUTES: Low maintenance
Attracts pollinators
Colorful
Winter interest
HARDINESS ZONES: 6-9
Radiance Abelia have a naturally compact habit. It’s crimson stems contrast nicely w/silvery-green and white variegated leaves. White flowers Summer through Fall. Excellent plant for a low hedge, border or as an accent plant.