Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
Iris germanica
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
German Iris
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
German Iris
In German
Glossy Abelia
German Iris
In French
Abelia Glossy
German Iris
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
German Iris
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
German Iris
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
German Iris
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
German Iris
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and German Iris
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Glossy Abelia and German Iris Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and German Iris are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and German Iris
Care of Glossy Abelia and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.