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Canyon Creek Abelia

Name: Canyon Creek Abelia
Brand: Abelia
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Abelia grandiflora 'Canyon Creek'

$45.00

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

48 inches

Width

60 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Low to moderate

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

Long-lived shrub

Native To

Hybrid of Asian species

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

Abelia x grandiflora is a popular semi-evergreen to deciduous shrub known for its graceful, arching branches and long season of fragrant, bell-shaped flowers. It is a hybrid of Asian parentage. 'Canyon Creek' is distinguished by its coppery-pink new growth that matures to a yellow-green, then turns bronze in fall. It bears fragrant, pale pink, funnel-shaped flowers over a long season.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

Provides multi-season interest with its colorful foliage that changes from coppery-pink to yellow-green to bronze. Its long bloom time of fragrant pink flowers adds charm from summer to fall.

Its dense, arching habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, low informal hedges, or massing on slopes where its toughness can be utilized.

The tubular flowers are a valuable source of nectar for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden throughout the summer.

Marketplace

Where to Buy

Sooner Plant Farm

1+ Gal Pot

In Stock$45.00

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a location with full sun to part shade and good drainage.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the crown is level with the soil.
Backfill with soil, gently firming it around the roots.
Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil.
Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture.

Pro Tip

Prune lightly after the first major flush of flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a compact shape.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Water regularly during the first year to establish a strong root system.
Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth.
Provide good air circulation to keep foliage healthy.

Don't

Do not overwater once established, as it is drought tolerant.
Avoid heavy pruning in late summer, which can remove flower buds.
Do not plant in poorly drained or waterlogged soil.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Fragrant foundation plantingColorful informal hedgeMixed border accent

Companion Plants

Spiraea japonica Weigela florida Caryopteris x clandonensis Panicum virgatum Loropetalum chinense

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Canyon Creek Abelia questions

What zones can Canyon Creek Abelia grow in?

Canyon Creek Abelia is hardy in USDA Zones 6–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Canyon Creek Abelia deer resistant?

Yes — Canyon Creek Abelia is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Canyon Creek Abelia bloom?

Canyon Creek Abelia typically blooms in early summer through early fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Canyon Creek Abelia need full sun?

Canyon Creek Abelia does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Canyon Creek Abelia drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Canyon Creek Abelia handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.