Abelia grandiflora or Glossy Abelia is an evergreen shrub with an upright "fountain-like" habit.
The new growth is bronze/red turning glossy green.
In summer it produces on-going flushes of pinkish bell-shaped flowers that can cover the canopy of the shrub.
It will grow just about anywhere, in any soil and is great for those difficult spots in the garden, especially those with little sun.
It can have a tendency to become straggly and definitely benefits from regular trimming, keeping it in a tight bun or ball shape, otherwise the canes will arch up and start to look quite messy.
If you are prepared to keep it trimmed, then it makes a good feature plant and will reward you with flowers for many months of the year.