Hopleys glossy abelia
Abelia grandiflora 'Hopleys'
RHS AGM 2009
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Light pink to white or lilac
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Notes
'Hopleys' glossy abelia (Abelia grandiflora 'Hopleys') is a shrub for hedges and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 36 to 48 inches tall and 36 inches wide. Fragrant flowers in light pink, white, or lilac open in late spring, summer, and early autumn. The leaves also show fall color.
Pairs well with Black chokeberry, Sedge, Ornamental onion, and Common milkweed.