Abelia mosanensis, Fragrant Abelia Size:.67 qt From fantastic burgundy-bronze lacy leaves

From fantastic burgundy-bronze lacy leaves ascend elegant spires of late summer fragrant pale pink blooms

Effective in the rockery or as a ground cover in sharply draining soil

and tolerant of heavy wet soils

lovely enough to be close to your window

Bold in the dry garden — a significant presence

Abelia mosanensis, Fragrant Abelia Size:.67 qt From fantastic burgundy-bronze lacy leavesPink tinged buds open as deliciously fragrant white flowers in late springmasquerading as a Daphne in scent (truly a rival) though much less finicky in the garden. Unlike Daphne, it's deciduous; the fall foliage develops a rich red orange purple hue as it ages. And the flower sepals, blushed pink, also have ornamental value on this underused shrub. Let it assume its natural habit, or prune it regularly if you have summer moisture. Frankly, it can look