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Abelia, Abelia × grandiflora
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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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