Abelia x 'Little Richard'

Abelia x 'Little Richard', commonly known as Little Richard Abelia, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its white blooms flowers. It typically matures 2–5 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated hybrid of Abelia chinensis and A. uniflora, both native to China. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in specimen plantings, mixed borders, and foundation plantings. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.

Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Keeps beds lively through the main outdoor season. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants.

White flowers mid-summer; matures about 2 - 5 ft tall and 3 - 5 ft wide

Foundation planting, low hedge, pollinator shrub