Zabelia tyaihyoni (Fragrant Abelia)

Fragrant abelia is a deciduous shrub native to Korea. Its branching, arching stems usually form a rounded or vase-shaped plant about four to six feet tall. In spring, clusters of rosy buds open to small white trumpet-shaped flowers with a strong fragrance. The species is grown as an ornamental in North America, where it is valued for spring fragrance and unusual winter hardiness among plants commonly called abelias. Photographed in Virginia.