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.
Winter pansies are available in a host of wonderful hues, so is bergenia - a perennial plant nicknamed pigsqueak or elephant's ears - with large, rounded leaves tinted deep crimson in winter and pink or purple flower spikes in late winter and spring.