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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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Slightly acidic to neutral soil pH is best for abelias.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
Some abelias bloom on old wood and should only be pruned after flowering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
My abelia, Soft Caress mahonia and pineapple guava all have burned leaves.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2021
Recently, the Arboretum made thousands of contemporary images of its plants—from Abelia chinensis (Chinese abelia) to Zenobia pulverulenta (honeycup)—available on its own website.
—Citizen Science Salon, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2017
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
Some abelias bloom on old wood and should only be pruned after flowering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
My abelia, Soft Caress mahonia and pineapple guava all have burned leaves.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2021
Recently, the Arboretum made thousands of contemporary images of its plants—from Abelia chinensis (Chinese abelia) to Zenobia pulverulenta (honeycup)—available on its own website.
—Citizen Science Salon, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2017
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“Abelia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abelia. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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