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Posted 10/11/2022 in Shrub

Abelia 'Rose Creek'

A compact, dense, low mounded shrub, Abelia 'Rose Creek' features showy, fragrant white flower bloom from rose sepals from late spring to early fall. Glossy button-like leaves emerge with a pink tint in the spring before maturing to a showy dark green in the summer before turning shades of purple-green in the winter. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

Post Details

Latin Name
Abelia 'Rose Creek'
Common Name
Abelia
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Light Condition
Full Sun Part Shade
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Special Interest
Winter Interest
Bloom Season
Summer
Flower Color
White
Height
2-3 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Suggested Uses
Grouping Specimen
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A compact, dense, low mounded shrub, Abelia 'Rose Creek' features showy, fragrant white flower bloom from rose sepals from late spring to early fall. Glossy button-like leaves emerge with a pink tint in the spring before maturing to a showy dark green in the summer before turning shades of purple-green in the winter. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

Special Care Instructions

Best flowering in full sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Prune in late winter to early spring. Some stem damage occurs in in colder climates; prune out damaged stems in late winter or early spring. Prefers regular watering but tolerates some dry soils one established.

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