Meaning & History. Derived from Middle English frankelin meaning freeman. It denoted a landowner of free but not noble birth, from Old French franc meaning free. Categories.
Abelia grandiflora, also known as Abelia, is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It grows well in much of the United States and tolerates a variety of soil conditions.It is relatively care-free plant.belia has a roughly rounded shape and grows 3-6 feet high and 3-6 feet wide. The form can be compact or loose and the texture of the plant is fine to medium.
Heavy Pruning. If your white abelia has become extremely overgrown and you would like to rejuvenate the shrub, cut all of the shoots back to 6 inches from the ground. Because abelia blooms on new wood, it should still flower in summer, but at a lower height.