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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.
If you want a hands-off approach to your shrub, thatâs fine. However, an annual abelia pruning will go a long way toward keeping your plant compact and neat looking, especially if itâs had a hard winter. The best time for pruning glossy abelia shrubs is late winter or very early spring, before itâs started to grow.