Abelia mosanensis
Common Name(s):
Fragrant Abelia
Korean Abelia
Synonym:
Zabelia tyaihyanii
Flower:
White
Blooms :
May
to:
Aug
Showy, tubular, pink-red with white margin
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Foliage:
Green
Leaves glossy, oval in shape
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves turn orange-red in fall
Semi-Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Elegant twiggy arching structure adds texture to winter landscapes
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Korea
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
NO
Height:
5-6'
Spread:
5-6'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Limestone outcrops
Soil:
Average moist acidic
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Use a slow-release balanced fertilizer for shrubs in early spring
Mulch:
Shredded bark, wood chips, or pine straw
Prune for shape, fertilize in late winter-early spring, water as necessary
Long Term:
Winter:
Apply 1-2" layer of mulch for root protetion
Spring:
Fertilize, prune after flowering
Summer:
Water deeply during dry spells, light pruning of stray shoots for shape
Fall:
Minimal care, make sure hydrated before winter
General Care Comments:
Give full sun, prune immediately after flowering, water deeply when dry
Common Problems
Soil is not acidic enough for good growth
Diseases:
Powdery mildew, anthracnose
Insects:
Aphids, spider mites, scale
Environmental Problems:
Doesn't like heat and humidity
Pests:
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