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: 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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Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds adore the fragrant blooms that cover abelias from spring through fall, and with varieties like Twist of Mango™ and Funshine® (just to name two),
colorful golden foliage is just a bonus.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Not just seed heads, though, but also spent flowers, such as hydrangeas and abelias, can add dimension and shape to your winter wonderland.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
However, glossy abelia (Abelia grandiflora) flowers on new wood and can be carefully pruned in winter if your plants need reshaping.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Not just seed heads, though, but also spent flowers, such as hydrangeas and abelias, can add dimension and shape to your winter wonderland.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
However, glossy abelia (Abelia grandiflora) flowers on new wood and can be carefully pruned in winter if your plants need reshaping.
—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 16 Jan. 2026.
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