Abelia × grandiflora ‘Rose Creek’ is a compact, durable Abelia cultivar appreciated for its dense branching, semi-evergreen foliage, and long blooming period. New growth emerges with a soft pink tint, maturing to glossy green, while its white, lightly fragrant tubular flowers appear from summer into fall. Typically growing 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, ‘Rose Creek’ forms a neat, mounded shape that works well in borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings. Highly adaptable and dependable, it provides consistent color and is visited by butterflies and other pollinators.

Why choose Abelia ‘Rose Creek’

• Long blooming: Produces white tubular flowers from summer into fall

• Compact form: Dense, mounded habit ideal for small gardens and mass plantings

• Seasonal foliage interest: New growth emerges with pink tones before turning glossy green

Cultivating tips

• Sun exposure: Best in full sun to part shade for abundant flowering

• Soil needs: Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates a variety of soil types

• Pruning care: Light shaping after flowering maintains its compact form

Designs for your garden

• Foundation planting: Excellent for adding structure and year-round presence

• Mixed borders: Pairs well with evergreens, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials

• Mass plantings: Creates a uniform, low-maintenance ground-level layer

Ecological benefits

• Pollinator-friendly: Flowers are visited by butterflies and bees

• Urban adaptable: Performs well in suburban and warm urban environments

• Long-season interest: Extended flowering and attractive foliage provide months of visual appeal

Looking for native alternatives?

Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ – Henry’s Garnet Sweetspire: Compact native shrub with fragrant white blooms and vibrant red fall color, great for borders and rain gardens.
Callicarpa americana – American Beautyberry: A southeastern native with arching form and clusters of bright purple berries loved by birds.
Clethra alnifolia – Summersweet Clethra: Compact native with fragrant white flower spikes that bloom in midsummer and attract pollinators.