Glossy Abelia

All summer long we've had butterflies and hummingbirds fluttering around.  We see them everyday and all of the activity centers around a Glossy Abelia (Abelia Grandiflora) planted outside our bay window.  This low maintenance plant grows large and It's small white clusters of trumpet shaped flowers continuously bloom from early summer through fall.  It does great in part shade to full sun.  All we recommend is to plant it close to the house for protection from winter winds and maximum viewing pleasure.  Fall is the season for planting trees, shrubs and annuals so late summer is a great time to take inventory and decide which plants are staying, going, or relocating.  If you can make a space for a Glossy Abelia you will not be disappointed- especially by the presence of the hummingbirds and butterflies.  They are drawn to this plant, creating a Nat Geo special right outside your window!