Variety traits

Plant height — Abelia x grandiflora Rehder

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder

The height of Abelia x grandiflora is defined as the 'mature size' of the plant in open ground, ranging from 0.5 to 3 meters depending on the cultivar, climatic zone, and pruning intensity.

In the reference 4 varieties crop Glossy abelia, where this is mentioned in the description.

For the species form Abelia x grandiflora, typical height values range from 1.5 to 3 meters, whereas dwarf cultivars are characterized by a height of 0.5 to 1.2 meters. The plant has a drooping, spreading habit, which is why the bush height often correlates with the crown diameter.

Height depends significantly on growing conditions: in a mild climate, the plant reaches its maximum size, whereas in zones with cold winters, the above-ground part may freeze back to the soil level, limiting the annual growth to 0.3–0.5 meters. Intensive pruning at the end of winter or in spring is the primary agrotechnical method for controlling growth and maintaining the compact form of the bush.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Glossy abelia mentioned in the description

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