- Canyon creek abelia:
Botanical name: Abelia grandiflora
Average Size at Maturity: 3 ft in height and a 4 ft spread
Hardy zone: Zones 5-9
Bloom Time: early summer to mid fall
Flower Color: pink and white
Foliage Color: green, yellow, copper
Growth Rate: about 6 inches a year
Pruning needs: shape the plant every 2 months during growing season
Landscape Use: works great as a border or as an accent plant
Light Needs: 6 hours of sunlight a day
Special Feature: colorful foliage all year round
Water Needs: water 2 – 3 times a week until established, drought tolerant once established
Fertilizing needs: use 10-10-10 in the early spring
