Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Western United States, Canada
Types
Abelia x grandiflora
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
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
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
Redwood Sorrel
In German
Glossy Abelia
Redwood Sorrel
In French
Abelia Glossy
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
Redwood alazán
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Geraniales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Glossy Abelia and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Glossy Abelia and Redwood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.