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The Glossy Abelia (Grandiflora) is generally described as a perennial shrub. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Glossy Abelia (Grandiflora) has dark green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year. The Glossy Abelia (Grandiflora) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Glossy Abelia (Grandiflora) will reach up to 6 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 6 feet.
The Glossy Abelia (Grandiflora) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -13°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| General Type | Shrub |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Late Summer |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Height When Mature | 6 |
| Vegetative Spread | None |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | None |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Summer Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | None |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Cuttings |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | -13 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 12 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 5.7–7 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 28–28 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 1200–1700 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 12 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 150 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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