noun: popular garden shrub. The most widely grown is the hybrid Glossy Leaf Abelia. This is a rounded, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub with gracefully arching branches 2-3 feet tall, with ovate, glossy, dark green semi-evergreen leaves about 1 inch long, and clusters of white-tinged-pink, bell-shaped flowers about ½ inch long. The trumpet shaped blooms attract butterflies and humming birds. Hardy in zones 6 thru 9. Does best when planted in sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained site but tolerates clay, damp, or dry soil. Drought tolerant; hardy; flowers on new growth; easy to grow; can be severely pruned
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