BOTANICAL NAME:  Abelia x grandiflora ‘Rose Creek’

COMMON NAME:  “Rose Creek Glossy Abelia”

ATTRACTS:  Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees

RESISTANT: Deer

BLOOM COLOR/ TIME: Mildly fragrant, white flowers Spring until frost

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Full to Part Sun          

HEIGHT: 2 to 3 feet

WIDTH: 3 to 4 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

Drought tolerant

Fragrant flowers

HARDINESS ZONES: 6-9

Little Richard Abelia has a dense, compact, habit. It is a semi-evergreen shrub w/dark green leaves that emerge with a pinkish cast and turn purple-green in Fall. Mildly fragrant, white flowers Spring until frost. Great for hedge planting or as an accent.