Zabelia tyaihyonii

Zabelia tyaihyonii, synonym Abelia mosanensis, known as the fragrant abelia, is a species of deciduous shrub in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae. Growing up to 2 meters high and wide, it is hardier than many related species, surviving temperatures as low as −20 °C (−4 °F). The tubular blooms are pinkish-white and highly scented, appearing in late Spring. The glossy green leaves turn red in autumn before falling.

Zabelia tyaihyonii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Zabelia
Species:
Z. tyaihyonii
Binomial name
Zabelia tyaihyonii
(Nakai) Hisauti & H.Hara[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Abelia mosanensis T.H.Chung ex Nakai
  • Abelia tyaihyonii Nakai
  • Zabelia mosanensis (T.H.Chung ex Nakai) Hisauti & H.Hara

Zabelia tyaihyonii is a popular garden shrub. The cultivar 'Korean Spring' (under the name Abelia mosanensis) has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]

References
  1. "Zabelia tyaihyonii (Nakai) Hisauti & H.Hara". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  2. RHS Plant Finder 2017. United Kingdom: Royal Horticultural Society. 2017. p. 960. ISBN 1907057773.


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