Radiance Abelia
Abelia grandiflora 'Radiance'
Abelia grandiflora 'Radiance' is a cultivar of Abelia grandiflora, a popular flowering shrub that is native to China and parts of Japan. 'Radiance' is a dwarf variety that typically grows to be around 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or as a low border plant. The foliage is variegated, with green leaves edged in creamy white. In the fall, the foliage turns a bronze color. The shrub produces small, fragrant, pinkish-white flowers from late spring to early fall, which attract butterflies and other pollinators. 'Radiance' is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant once established.
Abelia grandiflora 'Radiance' is a cultivar of Abelia grandiflora, a popular flowering shrub that is native to China and parts of Japan. 'Radiance' is a dwarf variety that typically grows to be around 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or as a low border plant. The foliage is variegated, with green leaves edged in creamy white. In the fall, the foliage turns a bronze color. The shrub produces small, fragrant, pinkish-white flowers from late spring to early fall, which attract butterflies and other pollinators. 'Radiance' is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant once established.