Little Richard glossy abelia
Abelia grandiflora 'Little Richard'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Little Richard' glossy abelia (Abelia grandiflora 'Little Richard') is a shrub for borders, hedges, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Its arching stems carry fragrant pink and white flowers in spring, summer, and autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Lilac, Rosemary, and Fountain grass.