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Korean Abelia

Abelia mosanensis

Category: Deciduous Shrub • Abelia

Korean Abelia is a hardy shrub with fragrant flowers and stunning autumn foliage, ideal for borders and mass plantings.

Mature Height: 4-6 feet
Mature Width: 2 meters
Bloom Color: Pink, White
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Part Sun/Part Shade
Zone: Zones 5-8
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous
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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Korean Abelia is a fragrant deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height and width. It is known for its hardiness, tolerating cold temperatures down to -20°C. The plant features tubular pinkish-white flowers that emit a delightful scent and bloom in late spring. Its glossy green foliage transforms to red in the fall before shedding.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil with moderate moisture; adaptable to various pH levels.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenbordermass planting

Special Features

Fragrant flowersattractive autumn foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators with fragrant flowers.

Resistance / Tolerance

Cold hardy, tolerates drought once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color and fragrance in gardens. Suitable for urban settings due to hardiness.

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