Abelia Grandiflora: 'Rose Creek'

(common name: Glossy Abelia)

Description:

Lustrous leaves emerge with a pinkish cast on the crimson stems. Matures to dark green, then turns purple-green in winter. Small fragrant white trumpet flowers bloom spring through summer. Small pink modified leaves at the base of each flower remain once the bloom fades.

• type: Evergreen
• hardiness: 6 - 9
• exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
• preferred soil: moist, well drained
• bloom time: Spring, Summer