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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Caprifoliaceae — manyornamental shrubs fromAsia andMexico , theabelias .
Etymologies
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Examples
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The Green Man recommends incorporating fragrant abelia, Abelia mosanensis,into rhodoendron banks and azaleas beds to provide fragrance and charming contrast year round.
Archive 2008-07-01 Pooky 2008
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The Green Man recommends incorporating fragrant abelia, Abelia mosanensis,into rhodoendron banks and azaleas beds to provide fragrance and charming contrast year round.
FRAGRANT ABELIA Pooky 2008
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Airy', shrub dogwood 'Ivory Halo' to brighten up the shade ,and tough abelias such as Abelia monsanenis, "Frgrant Abelia," whose leaves turn bright orange for Fall color as well as offering spectacular seed pods.
Archive 2008-04-01 Pooky 2008
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Airy', shrub dogwood 'Ivory Halo' to brighten up the shade ,and tough abelias such as Abelia monsanenis, "Frgrant Abelia," whose leaves turn bright orange for Fall color as well as offering spectacular seed pods.
RHODODENDRON COMPANIONS FOR SPRING Pooky 2008
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-- Glossy Abelia (A. x grandiflora) is a shade-tolerant broadleaf evergreen shrub that grows about 3 to 6 feet high and wide with a long season of flower.
Knowing when to prune is crucial for dependable flower blossoms Joel M. Lerner 2010
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Kaleidoscope Abelia — the shrub that just keeps going
Kaleidoscope Abelia — the shrub that just keeps going « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2008
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I must say, Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ has turned out to be everything I expected and more.
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I was thrilled the first time I saw the shrub Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’.
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Kaleidoscope Abelia — the shrub that just keeps going
My new favorite Christmas ornaments « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2008
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Kaleidoscope Abelia — the shrub that just keeps going
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