Abelia, Little Richard

Abelia grandiflora 'Little Richard'
Little Richard Abelia 3 gallon

Abelia grandiflora 'Little Richard'

Abelia, Little Richard is an evergreen shrub that is a compact form of Abelia grandiflora. It has white flowers from May to September. It's foliage is deep green during the warmer months turning deep bronze in the fall and winter. It would be a good plant to use in mass plantings or as a foundation plant.

	Evergreen shrub.
	White flowers from May to September.
	Good for mass plantings.

Height

3 Feet

Spread

3 Feet

Interesting Notes

This plant was developed and named by Richard Currin of Currin's Nursery in North Carolina but word has it that it may not be the namesake of the nursery owner himself!

USDA Hardiness Zone 6 to 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Exposure

	Sun
	Partial Shade

Foliage Color

Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

	Summer
	Fall
	Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

	Fall
	Winter

Soil Moisture Preference

Average