James Burghardt
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Panache'(SILVER ANNIVERSARY™)
Plant Common Name
Glossy Abelia, Silver Anniversary™ Abelia
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Glossy abelia ‘Panache’, also known as Silver Anniversary, is a compact, rounded shrub grown for its masses of long-lasting white flowers and variegated foliage. Abelia x grandiflora is the result of the cross between Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora and is evergreen in warmer climates and semi-evergreen in chiller areas. This cultivar was discovered as a branch sport of the common selection, ‘Compacta.’
The leaves of Silver Anniversary are small, oval and bright green with a thin, silvery white edge. The foliage develops a bronze blush in cold weather and the new growth is typically bronzy. Flowering begins in late spring to early summer and will continue blooming throughout summer and into fall, though the first flush is the heaviest. In frost-free climates the shrubs will flower into winter. The small clusters are produced at the branch ends. Each tubular, ivory is lightly fragrant. After the flowers drop, the rosy calyces (flower bud leaves) remain and continue to add color and textural interest.
Sites with full to partial sun and acid to neutral, well-drained soil are preferred. Well-established plants exhibit exceptional drought tolerance, especially if planted in partial sun. Glossy abelia responds well to pruning, but selective pruning that will maintain the appealing habit of the shrub is recommended over shearing. Most cultivars can be easily propagated from cuttings. This popular landscape shrub has a neat appearance and works well in foundation plantings, mixed borders or mass plantings. It is also deer resistant and its flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 9
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Width
2'-4' / 0.6m - 1.2m
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Soil Compaction
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Variegated
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Red, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Variegated
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
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Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier
Variegated
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Winter) Modifier
Variegated
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Bark Color
Tan, Brown, Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
Yes
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Exfoliating
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Usage
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No
