Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Lonicera periclymenum
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
honeysuckle
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
honeysuckle
Glossy Abelia
In German
Geißblatt
Glossy Abelia
In French
Chèvrefeuille
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
Madreselva
Abelia brillante
In Greek
Αιγόκλημα
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
Madressilva
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
Wiciokrzew
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS
Abutilon glossy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Dipsacales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeysuckle and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Honeysuckle and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Honeysuckle and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeysuckle season is Summer and Glossy Abelia season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeysuckle and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Honeysuckle and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Honeysuckle and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Honeysuckle and Glossy Abelia
Care of Honeysuckle and Glossy Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.