Funshine® Abelia
Shrub
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- Outstanding color for shade with months of lavender blooms.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrub that is virtually maintenance-free!
- Zones 6-9, sun/part sun/shade, 3' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 30,430
Common name: Abelia
Zone: 6 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-3' x 2-3'
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Yellow
Season of interest: Spring through Fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Proven Winners, low flammability, heat tolerant, fragrant, dry soils, drought tolerant. deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Specimen, hedge, landscaping, foundation planting
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (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
Spacing: 4’ 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 & pruning: Blooms on new wood, so can be pruned in spring if desired. However, it naturally takes on a graceful, fountain-like habit that does not require regular pruning. Any errant growth can be removed as needed.
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:
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:
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.
Received well packaged and doing great. My third time to order this wonderful shrub that has such stunning color. Picture show abelias after one year of growth.
The plant was tiny but very healthy upon arrival. I ordered 3 and they are all growing well even gave me some beautiful little purple blooms! I definitely love Abelia and gladly to have this plant at my garden!
Plants arrived in good shape, planted in the ground and they are growing with new buds and delicate lavender flowers. I think they are a very pretty plant with lacy, bright green leaves that color change. The deer, bunnies, rabbits and gophers do not touch them.
I have a handful of varieties, and Funshine doesn't disappoint. It arrived with blooms and had zero transplant shock. It's still blooming and thriving!
Within 2 weeks of planting, all 4 are blooming. It looks like they are going to thrive.
I’m liking the plant’s structure and leaf form a lot, but the jury will be out until Spring of ‘25
The plants are tiny and frail.
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! If you're seeing any issues with growth, please contact our customer service team, and they will assist you in the best way possible. Thank you for your feedback.
Followed all instructions for planting and there has been no growth at all. I don't think they're dead (yet) but I'm not impressed with my plants.
The Funshine Abelia that I ordered to replace shrubs lost in the severe winter freeze in Texas, arrived in good shape although they were extremely small for what I paid for them. They are in the ground now for over a month and thriving, growing bigger and even blooming!
The Funshine Abelia looked so good.. I ordered another. Every plant I have ordered from Great Gardens has arrived healthy and is doing well. Plants are packaged so well that there is no way they could be damaged in shipping.
Prepared soil and hole for planting as instructed. All 8 that I planted in full sun are healthy and smiling. Can't wait to see the blooms with butterflies and hummingbirds. This is exciting, as the colors are so nice with Trim on house. Needed shorter plants in front of windows.
You'll have to share pictures with us once they're in bloom! We love seeing our plants in their new homes. Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, Sally. We appreciate it!
Does funshine Abelia lose it's leaves in winter?
Hello there! Funshine® Abelia is a semi-evergreen shrub that will keep its leaves in warmer climates but lose them in cooler zones.
Are funshine abelia evergreen in Austin Texas?
The Funshine® Abelia is generally considered semi-evergreen, meaning that it retains its foliage throughout much of the year, but may lose some leaves in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Austin, Texas, which has a milder climate and falls within USDA Hardiness Zones 8a to 9a, the Funshine® Abelia is likely to behave more like an evergreen, keeping its leaves throughout the winter, especially if it's protected from harsh conditions and planted in a favorable site.
Are these evergreen or semi-evergreen? For zone 6? For zone 8? About what temperature do they start to lose their leaves? Thanks.
This plant is a semi-evergreen in warm climates. In the colder climates they may loose their foliage during the winter or during harsh winters in the south.
I'm concerned about plants being shipped in the summer heat.
Hello! That is an understandable concern. You can choose the ship date that works best for which means you can choose to have plants shipped in early fall after the summer heat has passed. This is especially useful for our customers in warmer states.