Tres Amigos™ Abelia
Shrub
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- Tricolor foliage breathes life into your landscape!
- Fragrant flowers are enticing for pollinators.
- Grows in a compact habit, perfect for borders and containers.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 6-9, sun to part sun/shade, 2-3' tall and 3-5' wide at maturity.
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Description
While the foliage is stunning, we can't forget about the flowers. White flowers bloom sporadically from summer to fall, boasting a jasmine-like fragrance that delights pollinators (and gardeners). It packs all of this personality into a compact and tidy habit, perfectly suited for borders, edging, and patio containers.
Details
Patent #: PP#33,457
Common name: Abelia
Zone: 6 – 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-3′ tall x 3-5′ wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green, white, pink, and yellow
Season of interest: Spring through Fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fragrant, dry soils, deer resistant, container plants
Uses: Borders, container plants, foundation, hedge, massing
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
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.