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Hopley's Abelia is a perennial shrub with gorgeous flowers and equally stunning foliage. Also known as Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys’, dark pink buds open to reveal light-pink, almost white, trumpet-shaped flowers. Flowers bloom from midsummer into fall. The variegated oval-shaped foliage has bright green centers with golden-yellow along the edges during the spring. The margins transition to ivory by summer, and the leaves turn pink by fall.
Create a flowering hedge or foundation planting with this Abelia, add it to a mixed planting, or feature this beauty as a specimen. Hopley's Abelia makes a beautiful container plant to dress up a patio or outdoor space. This low-maintenance shrub is often left alone by deer and is generally pest and disease resistant. Grow Hopley's Abelia in zones 6 through 9.
Hopley's Abelia Care
This adaptable shrub can live in full sun to part shade, although expect more flowers when grown in full sun. Plant it in average soil with medium moisture and good drainage. Water consistently, especially in areas with warm summer weather. Fertilize established plants only, using a balanced, slow-release plant food each spring.
Hopley's Abelia blooms on new wood, so prune in late winter or early spring to encourage more branching and abundant flowers. Give this shrub a rejuvenating trim every few years to keep it compact and lush. Plant Hopley's Abelia in a protected area and wrap it in landscape fabric in areas with harsh winter weather.
Hopley's Abelia Spacing
Hopley's Abelia reaches 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Space shrubs 5 feet apart to create a hedge or dense planting.
Hopley's Abelia Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 10 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, White
- Flower Description
- White with pink overtones
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Pink
- Foliage Description
- Green and white to pink in fall
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Hopley's Abelia
- Also Known As
- Abelia, Glossy Abelia
- Botanical Name
- Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopley's'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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