There are 19 types of Abelia , along with many hybrid and cultivars , according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture . The species is a penis of the meeting house family and is also related to Viburnum , another popular efflorescence bush . The appearance of these evergreens bush varies widely depending on the cultivar , but the care needs are the same regardless of case .
Appearance
Abelia shrubs in the state of nature can develop up to 10 foot tall and equally wide , with a rather long-shanked visual aspect , accord to Oregon State University . In home garden cultivation , however , they are usually pruned to control size and maintain a pleasing , mounded shape . Some varieties have sheeny , evergreen plant leaf , while others are deciduous . The variety ' Plum ’s Surprise ' has leaves that change from green to purple to shiny crimson by the fall . Abelia shrubs bloom in the spring with long - live on bloom that can ramble in vividness from creamy white to bright pink .
Climate
Abelias ramble wide in their cold - hardiness . Some cultivar , like ' Cloud 99 ' , can last temperatures as humiliated as 0 degrees F. Others favour much warmer winters . The popular Abelia x grandiflora grows good in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 5 through 9 , according to the University of Illinois .
Culture
Insects and Diseases
Abelias do not meet from any serious dirt ball pest problems , according to Mississippi State University . This make these shrubs a terrific choice for get down home gardeners or for those who desire a low - maintenance plant . In fact , the nectar in the flower is a deary of butterfly stroke and hummingbirds . These plants are also barren of serious diseases . stem rot can sometimes be a problem , however , if skilful cultural praxis are not followed . Abelias , like all woody ornamental bush , do not care to baby-sit in standing pee or consistently wet soil .
Cultivars
' Edward Goucher ' is a popular intercrossed variety , according to the University of Connecticut . This cultivar features burnished , violet - pink blossom that bloom from June all the way until the first Robert Lee Frost of the fall . ' Conti ' has variegated leave that are light green and creamy white . The snowy color turns pinkish in wintertime . The flowers are brilliant white . This cultivar is not cold - hardy and only originate to USDA Zone 7 . ' Dwarf Purple ' is a small cultivar that reaches a maximal tiptop of only 3 feet . It have evergreen leaves that sprain purple in the spill and loose pink flowers .
