Abelia 'Little Richard'

Little Richard

Abelia ‘Little Richard’ is a compact, dwarf abelia with a dense, mounded habit and a long season of interest. Glossy green foliage emerges with bronze tones and is complemented by soft white, lightly fragrant flowers from late spring through summer.

Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
Habit: Tight, rounded, naturally compact
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Zones: 6–9

Tips: Grow in well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. Best shape and flowering occur in full sun. Minimal pruning needed—light shaping after bloom if desired. Heat- and humidity-tolerant once established.

Uses: Foundations, low hedges, mass plantings, mixed shrub borders, and small residential landscapes where a tidy, low-maintenance shrub is needed.

Plant type

Flowering Shrub, Semi Evergreen

Height

2'3'

Width

2'-3'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Pale Pink, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green, Purple

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Hedge

Shape

Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No