This genus comprises eight species of deciduous shrubs or small trees that resemble Abelia in both size and growth pattern. They feature lanceolate, hairy green leaves and produce fragrant flowers that range from pink to white.

Zabelia

Zabelia biflora is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features elongated, oval leaves that transition to attractive autumn hues. In late spring through early summer, this plant produces tubular flowers that are pink on the exterior and open into five white lobes. The flowers emerge in clusters at the ends of the branches.

Zabelia biflora

Zabelia corymbosa

Zabelia dielsii

Zabelia integrifolia

Zabelia triflora is a sizable, upright deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of approximately 5 meters. It features deeply ridged bark and dark green, pointed, oval leaves that exhibit a prominent vein pattern. In summer, the plant produces clusters of small, highly fragrant, tubular flowers that are white with a hint of pink and consist of five petal lobes.

Zabelia triflora

Zabelia tyaihyonii is a rounded, deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height and width of around 2 meters. It features arching branches and glossy, dark green leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape, transitioning to orange-red hues in the autumn. In late spring and early summer, the plant produces clusters of fragrant flowers, which are white with a pink flush and have reddish-pink corolla tubes, emerging from pink buds.

Zabelia tyaihyonii

Zabelia tyaihyonii 'Korean Spring' is a leaf-shedding shrub that can reach a height of 2.5 meters. It features gracefully arching branches adorned with bright green, oval-shaped foliage that transitions to orange-red hues in the fall. In late spring and early summer, it produces clusters of red buds that bloom into fragrant white flowers.

Zabelia tyaihyonii 'Korean Spring'

Zabelia tyaihyonii Bridal Bouquet ('Monia') is a deciduous shrub that reaches up to 1.5 meters tall, featuring a graceful, arching form and glossy, oval leaves in a mid-green hue. During spring and summer, it produces an abundance of fragrant, white, trumpet-shaped flowers that emerge from pink buds, offering an extended blooming period. In autumn, this variety showcases attractive orange-red foliage.