Diabelia spathulata explained

Diabelia spathulata, synonym Abelia spathulata, is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). It is a shrub native to southern Korea and central and southern Japan.

Three varieties are accepted.

• Diabelia spathulata var. colorata – Japan (Honshu)
• Diabelia spathulata var. miyagii – Japan (Honshu)
• Diabelia spathulata var. spathulata – southern Korea and central and southern Japan