Sweet Emotion Abelia has white and pink flowers that attract lots of butterflies
Sweet Emotion Abelia is adaptable to various soil and light conditions
Sweet Emotion Abelia is cold and heat tolerant
Sweet Emotion Abelia is deer resistant
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Sweet Emotion Abelia has white and pink flowers that attract lots of butterflies
Sweet Emotion Abelia is adaptable to various soil and light conditions
Sweet Emotion Abelia is cold and heat tolerant
Sweet Emotion Abelia is deer resistant
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Sweet Emotion® Abelia

Shrub

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  • Magical jasmine-like fragrance in spring.
  • Butterflies and pollinators flock to white and pink trumpet-like flowers.
  • Adaptable to various soil and light conditions.
  • Zones 4-8, sun/part sun/shade, 6′ tall x 6' wide at maturity. 
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Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee

Description

Your search for outstanding spring fragrance ends here! Sweet Emotion® abelia (Abelia mosanensis) is not your average spring-flowering shrub. Years in the making by the Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs team, it is a hardy abelia (survives cold climates – all the way down to USDA zone 4) with a dreamy jasmine fragrance in late spring, emanating from white and pink flower clusters. Butterflies flock to it! The enchanting flowers and large habit make it perfect for creating an eye-catching display in your flower garden or as a flowering hedge for privacy and screening. Its glossy green foliage turns a pleasant orange in fall and resists deer and rabbits. Sweet Emotion® abelia also does well in the shade! This aromatic shrub's timeless appeal will help it quickly make its way to the top of your must-have list.

Details

Botanical name: Abelia mosanensis 'SMNAMDS'
Patent: USPP 27,370
Common name: Fragrant abelia
Zone: 4-8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5-6' tall and wide
Flower color: White and pink
Foliage color: Glossy dark green
Bloom time: Late spring
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, fragrant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Specimen, borders, hedge, landscaping, foundation planting
 

How to Grow

Soil: Any average soil will do; avoid extreme wet or dry conditions.
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hours/day) to shade (<4 hours direct sun/day).
Water: Moderate moisture; tolerates dry conditions once established, but flowering is best when not stressed.
Space: 5-7' apart
Fertilizing: Seldom needed; apply a granular garden or rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch is recommended. In colder areas, site away from strong winds.
Maintenance and Pruning: Sweet Emotion abelia blooms on old wood, so it should only be pruned after blooming. Pruning is not strictly required, however, for the plant to have an appealing shape.
 

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Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.

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  • 5 stars: 4 (36%)
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B.H. (Washington)
Surprised by How Spindly and Poorly Potted These Plants Are

I am so surprised at how spindly and small these plants are on arrival. They were very poorly potted as well. Dirty was falling out of pots and roots were hardly covered with soil. I planted them as directed and am hoping they will survive. Time will tell.

Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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J.S. (Illinois)

Seems to be growing well.

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L.S. (North Carolina)
Abelia

They’re fine, just SOOOO SMALL!!!!! I was surprised!!

We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.

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S.O.
Abelia arrived in good form and seems to like its new home

All of my plants arrived in good shape and are thriving where they are planted. Can't wait for them to begin Flowering

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J.S. (Colorado)
Leaves Were Brown

The plant arrived with the leaves turning brown. I planted it. It appears to be dead. I’ll leave it in the ground until fall to see if it comes back. Very disappointed.

We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee

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m.w. (Iowa)
Sweet emotions abelia

My plant arrived on time and looked heathy. Now that it’s been in the ground it looks like it’s dying. Don’t know wat is wrong with it, but the leaves are turning brown and dropping leaves.

We've got you covered with our 60-day guarantee. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your purchase and that your plants will arrive healthy, free of pests and diseases, and true to name. Have a problem with your plant? We make it easy to place a claim via email, automated claim process, or use the chat bubble. Simply send us a photo of your plant, your order number, and a brief description of the problem within 60 days of receipt of your order. While we do not accept returns, we are happy to issue refunds. Refunds are based on the plant cost and do not include shipping charges. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing refunds. After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for the plants in your care and will not cover problems with overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, improper planting, drought, flooding, poor drainage, etc. Our goal is that you are successful with our plants (and gardening in general), so our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may experience. Any plant shipped dormant in spring is guaranteed to break dormancy, even if it takes longer than 60 days.
Please note: our guarantee does not cover plants grown outside of their recommended growing zones. Verify your USDA zone by clicking 'Growing Zone' in the site navigation and entering your zip code before purchasing.

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T.L. (Pennsylvania)
perfect flowering bush

I got 2 of these and am very happy with my plants. They were package well and look very healthy. Got them planted and their just taking off. I'm really in love w/ this variety and can't wait for it to gain some size so I can get a lot of flowers that give off one of my favorite scents.

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T.L. (Pennsylvania)
had to have

I received my plants and they look fantastic. They were package w/ great care and was very pleased when I opened the box. Now it's up to me to help make these bushes grow large w/ loads of flowers. Can't wait to smell them.

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V.P. (Tennessee)
Not thriving

I’ve pampered it since arrival but no new growth

Hello! Thank you for leaving feedback. When transplanting young plants from a nursery pot to a garden, the plant allocates more energy to root development instead of shoot development (above ground). It's important for them to develop a robust root system so they can actually absorb the nutrients and water in the soil around them. Then after their root system is more developed they'll invest in their shoots and flower development. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online. We hope this helps. Happy Gardening!

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E.S. (Texas)
Lost Order

Horrible. I never received the shipment the the Seller is non responsive

Hello! We have no record of an email from you. Please email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 877-447-4769 and we will assist you immediately. Happy Gardening!

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R.G. (Wisconsin)
Sweet Emotion® Abelia

The abelia have not grown. What are your thoughts?

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D.W.

When is the best time to plant a Elia in zone 5?

Great Garden Plants

Hello! Fall is a fantastic time for planting shrubs, trees, and perennials because the cooler temperatures and shorter days mean less water stress for the plant, and that means less work for you in terms of watering and monitoring your new plants. Just make sure to plant at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your area.

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S.N.

I was going to purchase the sweet emotion abuela and it says if you put in the southern the code Southern logo that you will get an extra plant but when I'm checking out it says that it doesn't apply to any of the plants in my cart. Could you please help me to understand this? Susan Neal

Great Garden Plants

Hi there! In order to use the SOUTHERNBOGO discount code, you need to have at least two qualifying plants in your cart. This code will not work on all the plants we offer, only the ones shown at the link Southern Shrub in the information under the plant description which you can find here:

https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/southern-shrub-sale

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S.

It's first of July. Is it too late to plant ablelia this year in zone 4??

Great Garden Plants

Our general rule of thumb is that planting should be done before the temperatures reach 85 degrees or higher consecutively. If temperatures are already this high in your area, planting is not a good idea. Fall planting, at least 6 weeks before the first frost in your area, is also a wonderful idea!

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R.F.

How much does Sweet Emotion grow each year? About how long will it take to reach 5-6’? Thank you!

Great Garden Plants

Sweet Emotion Abelia is an average to fast grower but it will still take at 3-5 years for it to reach its full size.

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T.L.

I got 2 of the Sweet Emotion Abelia's but I cant find where it says it's evergreen or not. Thanks Terri

Great Garden Plants

In warmer climates, abelia can be evergreen. If you live in an area that experiences winter weather, it will lose its leaves.