| Abelia
'Little Richard' or 'Rose Creek' are an excellent
choice for foundation plantings, containers or low-growing
hedges. 'Rose
Creek' has evergreen leaves that emerge with a
pinkish cast and turn a lustrous dark green in
summer, then darken to purple-green in winter,
giving the plant an ever-changing seasonal interest.
It bears cluster after cluster of white, fragrant,
tubular flowers, about 1/2 inch long, throughout
the growing season. Below each flower are small,
light pink, modified leaves, called the calyx,
which remain on the plant after the flowers fade
and provide even more pizazz to the floral display. |