Little Richard Glossy Abelia
An easy care shrub with attractive orange and pink tints during the fall.
Little richard glossy abelia. An improved form of abelia selected by currin s nursery. Partial to full sun. Abelia x grandiflora little richard little richard glossy abelia. As fall approaches in the colder regions the plant s deep green foliage will begin to turn lovely shades of bronze and copper.
Little richard glossy abelia is a multi stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. The little richard abelia does not show up as much in the native garden centers here in houston but it is a great small shrub. Needs regular watering weekly or more often in extreme heat. Size plant sku size 03 15 18 ht please login for ordering.
The 3 in full sun were not happy but with the rains and cooler weather they are filling out very nicely and covered in flowers. Department of agriculture zones 6 through 9 is a compact shrub with glossy green leaves and attractive white blossoms. Glossy emerald green foliage provides a lush backdrop for little richard abelias unique trumpet shaped blooms. Little richard abelia abelia x grandiflora little richard hardy in u s.
Evergreen or semi deciduous where colder. This dense compact selection sports small deep green glossy foliage that serves as the backdrop for profuse small white tubular flowers that bloom all summer. Superb burgundy red fall foliage color. The flowers are creamy white with deep pink accents and last from spring until the first frost.
Very compact abelia with glossy vivid green foliage that takes on tangerine pink tints in fall. I would say they are. I planted 4 in june of the 2009 summer which was one of the hottest driest summers i have seen in this area. Homeowner growing and maintenance tips.
Lustrous dark green leaves cover this dense shrub with a compact mounding habit. Fertilize yearly with an organic fertilizer.