Linnaea x 'Rose Creek'
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Abelia x grandiflora 'Rose Creek'
- Phonetic Spelling
- LIN-ay-ee-uh
- Description
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Clusters of tubular-shaped, dainty white flowers cover this dwarf form of abelia. 'Rose Creek' was selected by the University of Georgia for its low-mounding growth habit, crimson stem color, mildly fragrant white flowers, and exceptionally long blooming period (May until frost).
Since its release in 2001, this shrub has excited gardeners and commercial growers with its landscape potential. Growing 3 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet wide, this abelia can be used as a low hedge, foundation plant, and even in decorative outdoor containers.
This evergreen shrub has leaves that emerge in spring with a pinkish cast, turning a lustrous dark green in summer. Wonderfully compact, 'Rose Creek' abelia will grow in full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is very drought and erosion tolerant. In cold winters it can be damaged to the ground but will regrow in the spring.
Insects Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious problems.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Linnaea
- Family:
- Caprifoliaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- East Asia, Mexico
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Pink
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Mildly fragrant tubular white flowers with an exceptionally long bloom period May-September. Blooms on new wood so prune as needed. Rosy colored sepals surround petals.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Pink
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Glossy button like leaves emerge with a pink tinge and then develop into dark green. In the fall they are interesting shades of purple-green.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Crimson stem color. Significant stem damage can occur at temperatures less than 0 degrees F.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
- Erosion
