{"product_id":"rose-creek-abelia","title":"Rose Creek Abelia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Creek Abelia - Compact Flowering Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring four-season beauty, long-lasting flowers, and easy-care performance to your landscape with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Creek Abelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This compact flowering shrub features glossy green foliage, attractive reddish stems, and clusters of lightly fragrant white, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning in late spring to early summer, Rose Creek Abelia produces an abundance of delicate white flowers that continue through summer and well into fall. After the flowers fade, attractive rosy-pink flower sepals remain, extending the plant's seasonal color. As cooler weather arrives, the glossy green foliage develops rich bronze, burgundy, and purple tones for additional fall and winter interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally dense, mounding growth habit and manageable mature size make Rose Creek Abelia an excellent choice for foundation plantings, low hedges, borders, mass plantings, slopes, mixed shrub beds, and smaller landscape spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Rose Creek Abelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Blooming Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightly fragrant white flowers begin appearing in late spring to early summer and can continue through fall, providing months of landscape color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Seasonal Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glossy green leaves develop attractive bronze, burgundy, and purple tones as temperatures cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, Mounding Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rose Creek naturally forms a dense, rounded mound that works beautifully in foundations, borders, low hedges, and mass plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its tubular flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the blooming season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-Maintenance Landscape Shrub:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once established, Rose Creek Abelia is heat and drought tolerant and generally requires very little pruning or special care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Creek Abelia Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Abelia × grandiflora 'Rose Creek'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rose Creek Abelia, Rose Creek Glossy Abelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact flowering shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2-3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3-4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense, compact, rounded to mounding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White with attractive rosy-pink sepals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late spring through summer and into fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glossy green with bronze, burgundy, and purple tones during cooler weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reddish to crimson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adaptable; performs best in moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate while establishing; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen depending on climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Considered deer resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rose Creek Abelia grows well in full sun to partial shade. For the heaviest flowering, densest growth, and strongest foliage color, plant in an area that receives plenty of sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Adaptability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This versatile shrub adapts to a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, provided the planting area drains well. Avoid locations where water remains standing around the root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat and Drought Tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once established, Rose Creek Abelia handles summer heat and periods of dry weather very well. Regular watering during the first growing season helps develop a strong, extensive root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy in USDA Zones 6-9. Rose Creek may remain largely evergreen in warmer climates, while plants growing toward the colder end of their range may become semi-evergreen and lose some foliage during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water deeply after planting and keep the soil consistently moist while the root system becomes established. Once established, Rose Creek Abelia is relatively drought tolerant, although occasional deep watering during extended dry periods will encourage the best growth and flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertilizer in early spring if additional growth is desired. Plants growing in healthy, fertile garden soil may require little supplemental fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rose Creek naturally develops an attractive compact, mounded shape and usually requires minimal pruning. If shaping is necessary, prune in late winter or early spring before vigorous new growth begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply approximately 2-3 inches of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Keep mulch slightly away from the base of the shrub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundation Plantings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rose Creek's compact size and long season of interest make it an excellent shrub for planting beneath windows, along foundations, and around entryways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Hedges and Borders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant several together to create an attractive informal hedge or use Rose Creek to define walkways, driveways, patios, and garden beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass Plantings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Group multiple plants together for an impressive sweep of glossy foliage, white flowers, and colorful cool-season foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Gardens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The long flowering season provides a valuable nectar source for butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial garden visitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlopes and Banks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rose Creek's spreading, mounding habit makes it useful for covering larger planting areas and adding structure to slopes and embankments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed Shrub Borders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair Rose Creek Abelia with gardenias, loropetalum, nandinas, hydrangeas, ornamental grasses, hollies, and other flowering or foliage shrubs for layered year-round interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainers and Small Gardens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its compact habit also makes Rose Creek well suited for large patio containers, courtyard gardens, and smaller landscapes where space is limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow large does Rose Creek Abelia get?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Creek Abelia typically matures around 2-3 feet tall and approximately 3-4 feet wide, developing a dense, spreading, mounded form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Rose Creek Abelia stay evergreen?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Creek is evergreen to semi-evergreen depending on climate. Plants in warmer regions generally retain more foliage throughout winter, while colder temperatures may cause additional leaf drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat color are Rose Creek Abelia flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Creek produces small, lightly fragrant white tubular flowers. Rosy-pink sepals remain after many of the flowers fade, extending the plant's seasonal color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen does Rose Creek Abelia bloom?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering generally begins in late spring to early summer and continues throughout summer, often lasting well into fall and until frost under favorable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Rose Creek Abelia attract pollinators?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its nectar-rich flowers are attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Rose Creek Abelia deer resistant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbelia is generally considered deer resistant, although no landscape plant can be considered completely deer proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Rose Creek Abelia need full sun?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Creek performs well in full sun to partial shade. More sunlight generally produces heavier flowering, denser growth, and stronger seasonal foliage color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow far apart should I plant Rose Creek Abelia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor individual specimens, allow approximately 3-4 feet between plants. For a continuous low hedge or mass planting, shrubs can be planted somewhat closer depending on how quickly you want them to grow together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Rose Creek Abelia change color in fall?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its glossy green foliage develops attractive shades of bronze, burgundy, and purple as temperatures cool, while rosy flower sepals can provide additional seasonal color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Rose Creek Abelia easy to care for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Rose Creek is considered a durable, low-maintenance landscape shrub. Once established, it tolerates heat and periods of drought and generally requires very little pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TreesAndPlants.com","offers":[{"title":"3-Gallon","offer_id":67901947838679,"sku":"0267","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5592\/6231\/files\/SunlitWhite-FloweringGardenShrub.png?v=1793120509","url":"https:\/\/www.treesandplants.com\/products\/rose-creek-abelia","provider":"Trees and Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}