Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Abelia
Silver bells
In German
Abelia
Silver bells
In French
Abelia
Silver bells
In Spanish
Abelia
Silver bells
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Abelia
Silver bells
In Polish
Abelia
Silver bells
In Latin
Abelia
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ebenales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Silver Bells
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Silver Bells? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Silver Bells. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Silver Bells doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Silver Bells has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Silver Bells and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Silver Bells
Season and care of Abelia and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Silver Bells season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is Not Available.
Abelia and Silver Bells Physical Information
Abelia and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Silver Bells are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Abelia and Silver Bells
Care of Abelia and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.