| Botanical name | Abelia chinensis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |
Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. 
Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. 
Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. 
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. 
Pruning Required
Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. 
Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December This is a free-flowering shrub with tubular white flowers, tinted pink throughout summer. |
| Common name(s) | Chinese abelia |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This evergreen Chinese shrub produces bright, glossy green foliage. |
| Uses | A very useful shrub for cut flowers and floral arrangements. |
Abelia chinensis (Chinese abelia)
- Botanical name: Abelia chinensis
- Common name(s): Chinese abelia
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
An ideal free-flowering shrub with tubular white flowers, tinted pink throughout summer, and bright, glossy foliage. Useful for flower arranging.
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Synonym: Abelia rupestris
Botanical Pronunciation: ah-BEE-lih-ah, chih-NEN-sis, roo-PES-triss
Abelia chinensis requirements and features
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
This is a free-flowering shrub with tubular white flowers, tinted pink throughout summer.
This evergreen Chinese shrub produces bright, glossy green foliage.
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