Common Name: Glossy Abelia or Variegated Abelia
Botanical Name: Abelia grandiflora ‘Variagated’
Common Descriptions: 
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Controlling
Evergreen
Flowering 
Frost Tolerant (-10°F/-23°C)
Groundcover
Low-Hedging 
Medium-Hedging 
Shrub
Average Width Growth: 3 Feet - 4 Feet  
Average Height Growth: 2 Feet - 3 Feet 
Plant Spacing: 2 Feet - 3 Feet 
Root System: Horizontal, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 2 Years - 5 Years 
Hardy Zones: 6A - 9A 
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun 
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Late Summer - Fall 
Fertilizing Seasons: Early Spring - Mid Fall 
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4 or Rose and Flowers 
 
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. Water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
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Nombre Comun: Abelia Abigarrada