Variety traits

Frost Hardiness — Abelia x grandiflora Rehder

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder

Abelia x grandiflora belongs to USDA hardiness zones 5(6)–9. The critical threshold for the crop is approximately -20°C…-24°C, at which significant damage to the aerial parts is possible.

In the reference 6 varieties crop Glossy abelia, where this is mentioned in the description.

The frost hardiness of the crop determines its ability to retain foliage or enter a deciduous state. In warmer climatic zones (9 and above), Abelia acts as a semi-evergreen shrub, whereas in zone 8 and below, the plant sheds up to half of its foliage or becomes completely deciduous.

Winter dieback of shoots is a characteristic feature of this crop in regions with marginal temperatures, as flowering occurs on the current season's growth. To ensure plant survival in zones 5–6, planting in wind-protected areas and the use of covers are required, which allows for the avoidance of critical bush damage.

General information about the subject — on the page Frost hardiness.

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Varieties of Glossy abelia mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.