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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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Botanical Name: Abelia x grandiflora Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Average, medium, well-draining
Soil pH: Acidic to alkaline (5.0-8.0)
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10
Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds adore the fragrant blooms that cover abelias from spring through fall.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The small tubular flowers of dwarf abelias are either pink or white,and always attractive to hummingbirds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The small tubular flowers of dwarf abelias are either pink or white,and always attractive to hummingbirds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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
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“Abelia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abelia. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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