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Summer–Autumn
Abelia
Abelia × grandiflora
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Floralsweethoney
SeasonSummer–Autumn
OriginEast Asia (hybrid)
IntensityFaint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Floral · Summer–Autumn bloomer
Abelia produces arching branches of small tubular flowers in white flushed with pink from summer through to autumn frosts, its bronzed persistent calyces extending the visual interest long after flowering.
Symbolism & Meaning
devotion, constancy
In the Victorian language of flowers, abelia means “Constancy”.
Habitat & Environment
East Asia (hybrid)
Abelia is native to East Asia (hybrid).
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameAbelia × grandiflora
- FamilyCaprifoliaceae
- Native ToEast Asia (hybrid)
- Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
- LifespanPerennial
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