Opstal103 glossy abelia
Abelia grandiflora 'Opstal103'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2.5 to 8 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Opstal103' glossy abelia (Abelia grandiflora 'Opstal103') is a shrub for borders, hedges, and privacy screens. 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Pink and white flowers appear in spring, summer, and autumn. They are fragrant and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Japanese maple, Fountain grass, and Maltese cross.