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Abelia

Genus: Abelia.

Species: Abelia biflora.

Showy, flowering shrub with dark purplish pink flowers from late spring to frost. Glossy, dark green foliage adds the perfect background.Hardy to 5 degrees fahrenheit. Full sun to part shade.

August 4, 2008
This shrub was planted in the south east corner flowerbed of the backyard in April 2008. It was in bloom when planted but has since lost all blossoms. Find out if this is normal. Stop fertilizing after August.

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