national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening, abelia glossy is a classic easy care shrub valued for its shiny dark green foliage, graceful arching form, and long blooming season, it typically grows 6 to 10 ft. tall and 6 to 8 ft. wide, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, borders, and foundation plantings, from late spring through summer, clusters of small white tubular flowers appear and attract butterflies and other pollinators, adding gentle fragrance and movement to the garden, the glossy foliage remains attractive through the growing season and may develop subtle bronze tones as temperatures cool, this adaptable shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and well drained soil, water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then water as needed once established, abelia glossy offers dependable performance, texture, and seasonal interest with minimal maintenance.