Illustration of abelia
: any of a genus (Abelia) of Asian or Mexican shrubs of the honeysuckle family having opposite leaves and white, red, or pink flowers
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Old-fashioned abelias with their arching shape need to be cut back to the ground every year.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Some abelias bloom on old wood and should only be pruned after flowering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Some abelias bloom on old wood and should only be pruned after flowering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Abelia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abelia. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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