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Key characteristics

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 4 ft to 6 ft
Width: 4 ft to 6 ft
Flower color: Fragrant pale pink flowers aging to creamy white
Foliage color: Glossy green leaves with bronze red fall color and a dense habit
Bloom time: Late spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove old stems
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators attracted to fragrant nectar rich flowers

Shrubs

Abelia mosanensis 'Monia'

Bridal Bouquet Abelia

Abelia mosanensis 'Monia' produces clusters of fragrant, pale pink buds that open to soft white, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring, filling the garden with a sweet jasmine-like scent. Glossy, oval leaves emerge with bronze tones before maturing to deep green, forming a dense canopy that develops warm shades of orange and red in autumn. The flowers are borne in abundance along the branches, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators during the bloom season.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Foundation Plantings
Hedging & Privacy
Four-Season Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Aucuba · Hellebore · Brunnera · Japanese maple · Lungwort · Autumn fern

Design tip

Repeat this shrub along property lines or at the edge of planting beds to establish rhythm while softening transitions between garden spaces. Pair it with layered evergreen companions and contrasting foliage textures to create a composition that remains visually balanced throughout the seasons.

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