Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Miss Lemon Abelia

Botanical name: abelia x grandiflora ‘hopleys’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 4 ft in height and in width

Bloom time: late spring, summer, early fall

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Flower color: pink/purple/white

Foliage color: green/yellow/white

Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: makes for a good hedge

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: fragrant flowers

Watering instructions: allow only the first couple of inches of soil to dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release shrub and tree fertilizer or an organic plant food in the late winter/early spring

Best time to plant: early spring or early fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: viburnum, spirea, phlox, iris, maiden grass

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no