- Radiance abelia
Botanical name: Abelia grandiflora ‘radiance’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3 – 5 ft in height and in spread
Bloom time: mid-summer to fall
Hardy zone: Zones 5-9
Flower color: white
Foliage color: silver/green
Growth rate: about 1 – 2 ft a year
Pruning instructions: Shape the plant every 2 months during growing season
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: hedge, accent plant
Light needs: about 4 – 6 hours of light a year
Special features: fragrant flowers that bloom for months
Watering instructions: water deeply once a week, allow the soil to dry before watering again
Fertilizing instructions : Use 10-10-10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring – early fall
Best type of soil: loamy or sandy
Companion plants: nandina, spirea, maiden grass, weigela
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
