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Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise'

Family Caprifoliaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise' (glossy abelia) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during mid spring to early fall. This shrub is arching in form and has variegated deep green and light brown foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and semi-evergreen. The bark is showy and exfoliating in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Hedge, foundation, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise' . Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise' is tolerant of compacted soil.