Botanical name | Abelia chinensis |
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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.