Bumblebee Abelia

Bumblebee Abelia

Regular price $20.00 Sale

Abelia shumanii 'Bumblebee'

It looks much like Abelia grandiflora, but with large, foxglove-like, lavender-pink flowers. The bloom starts early and is very prolific. Originates from Europe. 

*Deer Resistant*                     Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds & other beneficial pollinators

Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC  Questions? (336) 857-2131 
Ornamental Characteristics
Category Flowering Shrub
Foliage Type Broadleaf semi-evergreen
Height 2' - 4'
Spread 1' - 4'
Shape Mounding
Primary Foliage Color Green
Seasonal Foliage Color Greeny-bronze
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color Purple
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Environmental Characteristics
Growth Rate Fast
Sun Preferences Full Sun and Partial Shade
Water Preferences Average: ensure planting area provides adequate drainage
Cold Hardiness Zone 7  to 9