Abelia

Abelia Overview

Linnaea × grandiflora is a hybrid plant created from a cross between the species Linnaea chinensis and Linnaea uniflora, all of which have been reclassified from Abelia. Historically they were included in the genus Abelia, and older, incorrect names such as Abelia × grandiflora or Abelia grandiflora are still sometimes used. Cultivated for the attractive foliage and profusion of flowers. They are popular as fillers in flower arranging or as hedges in gardens where they are often clipped into shapes. This medium-sized semi-evergreen shrub has arching branches with small glossy oval leaves. Clusters of small, lightly fragrant, tubular, pale pink flowers appear for a long period from mid-summer and early autumn. In autumn, leaves turn to a bronze tone which contrasts nicely with the flowers.