Abelia engleriana is a fast growing semi-evergreen shrub that will reach about 3m tall.
It is rarely seen which is a shame because it is an attractive bushy shrub with long arching stems. The new leaves and shoot have a bronze tinge, the leaves maturing to a mid to deep green colour.
Masses of flowers are produced during the summer months. They are bell shaped, pink in colour with yellow streak on the lower petals.
Behind the flowers are brightly coloured orange-pink calyx these remain on the stems when the flowers fall so the shrubs appear to be in flower for longer than they actually are.
Grows best in sheltered sunny positions. It will grow in less sunny position but will be much less floriferous.
A great addition to in garden borders and informal gardens.