Rose Creek Abelia Bush
Abelia x grandiflora 'Rose Creek'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Rose Creek Abelia Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Zones 6-9
Pretty pink flower-like sepals and white trumpet-shaped blooms, the scented Rose Creek Abelia, (Abelia x chinensis 'Rose Creek'), is a decorative, broadleaf evergreen shrub. Your Rose Creek Abelia will astound you right from the start!
New foliage in early spring emerges with a delightfully pink tint that soon transitions to a vibrant green. The contrast against the red stems is amazing, drawing the eye to the glossy, broadleaf evergreen foliage. As spring merges into summer, 1/2-inch-long tubular flowers appear.
Blooms emerge from mauvy-pink sepals that look like stars! Each bloom emerges pure white and gives the shrub a lovely two-tone effect. As if that isn't enough, these darling flowers are fragrant too!
Butterflies and Hummingbirds are particularly fond of Rose Creek Abelia's blossoms and will veritably flock to its impressive display!
As if this remarkable parade of decorative color and form weren't enough, your Rose Creek Abelia will continue its ornamental show in autumn when its evergreen foliage takes on a soft, purple hue for the cold winter months. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 9, these 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide shrubs.
Landscape Application:
Rose Creek Abelia is a beloved shrub among gardeners in warmer growing zones! This popular variety is the most compact of the choices available, so you can fit one in just about anywhere. The mounding, gracefully arching stems provide a clean and ornamental appearance year-round!
Plant these along your walkway for a gorgeous, low-growing hedge for screening. Their broadleaf evergreen presence in your garden beds and as a wonderful foundation plant will provide four seasons of interest.
That four-season look really shines as much as the foliage does when planted en mass and long rows. The curb appeal of these beauties is truly breathtaking, fitting into both formal and informal settings with ease!
Rose Creek Abelia's dark green leaves look wonderful as a specimen plant and have a colorful accent. Place a few in containers on your patio for a warm welcome to guests, or even plant just one as a lovely accent that stays green in winter, for your Rock Gardens, perennial beds and borders, and Cottage gardens.
The possibilities are endless!
- Fragrant White Flowers Have Bi-Color Pink Hues
- Long Bloom Period - Great For Pollinators
- Decorative Glossy Broadleaf Evergreen With Red Stems
- New Foliage Has Pink Hues, Soft Purple Fall Hues & Winter Colors
- Gorgeous Hedges, Foundation Plantings, Mass Plantings & Backdrops
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Easy to grow, Rose Creek Abelia does best in full sun and even part shade without losing its colorful presence in the landscape. Abelia is adaptable to a variety of well-draining soils and very easy to care for. Thriving best in slightly acidic soils, these shrubs have low watering needs once established. Water well through their first year as they established and after that Rose Creek is pretty tough!
Apply a three-inch layer of mulch over the root system, but pull it back six inches from the stems, and reapply as needed. It doesn't need much pruning to maintain its naturally lovely form, but trimming spent blossoms will certainly encourage a more prolific, floral show. Prune in late winter is best if needed. Rose Creek Abelia is drought-hardy once established, and even your deer will tend to pass it by.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Late Winter
- Low-Maintenance & Deer Resistant
Overall, it's simply a wonderful, low-maintenance shrub with a lot of color and fragrance! Don't miss out on this amazing ornamental shrub and the years of beauty and enjoyment it has to offer. Order your Rose Creek Abelia from Nature Hills today and add year-round appeal to your landscape!
