China Rose Chinese abelia
Abelia chinensis 'China Rose'
RHS AGM 2009
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'China Rose' Chinese abelia (Abelia chinensis 'China Rose') is a shrub for borders, hedges, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. The fragrant flowers appear in spring, summer, and autumn, and they attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Azalea, June hosta, and Purple top.