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Abelia mosanensis
Abelia
Abelia mosanensis
- Exceptional hardiness
- Outstanding fragrance
- Spring blooming
- Description
A hardy, fragrant abelia discovered in Latvia. The rich pink flowers have a fragrance better than that of lilacs. Blooms adorn this plant from late May to early June. The glossy summer foliage turns an attractive orange-red in autumn. Even when other abelia species have been killed to the ground overwinter, this plant has survived.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 5 - 6'
- Width
- 5 - 6'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Abelia are adaptable to a range of soil types and will tolerate periods of dry soil. Best growth is in moist, well-drained soils; benefits from mulch in the lansdcape.Pruning
Abelia mosanensis blooms on old wood in early spring - prune only after blooming.Uses
Outstanding choice for a specimen, hedge, or as a backdrop to a mixed planting.Growing Tips
This is a very large plant that needs more space than other abelias. For the longest bloom time, do not allow it to dry out in spring. Best fall color develops in sunnier sites.Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Fragrant, Cut flower, Deer resistant
Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Fragrant, Cut flower, Deer resistant
Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage