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.
ADD SUMMER COLOR TO THE LANDSCAPE. One of the most over-looked summer flowering shrubs is the showy Abelia family. Prolific flowers, colorful foliage, and a nice growth habit, combine to make Abelia's attractive year-round landscape shrubs.