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Key characteristics

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Flower color: Lavender-pink, foxglove-like
Foliage color: Deciduous, green
Bloom time: Spring through fall
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deer resistant and drought-tolerant once established
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Butterflies and hummingbirds

Shrubs

Abelia schumannii

Schumann Abelia

Abelia schumannii is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub known for its delicate clusters of tubular flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall. The flowers are typically soft pink to lavender, with a sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant's arching branches and fine-textured foliage add a graceful element to the landscape, complementing its floral display.

Native to China, Abelia schumannii thrives in a variety of settings and is valued for its long blooming period and adaptability.

Light

Full sun to part shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring through fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Pollinator Gardens
Specimen Plants
Hummingbird Gardens

Companion plants

Catmint · Feather reed grass · Salvias · Coneflowers · Lavender · Sedums

Design tip

Use this shrub to soften the edges of larger planting beds while repeating its graceful form to create rhythm across the landscape. Surround it with bold foliage and complementary flowering perennials to strengthen focal areas and provide seamless seasonal transitions.

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