Sweet Emotion® Abelia
Shrub
- 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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Description
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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
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.
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.