Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – 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