Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The brightest Abelia of them all! The foliage speaks for itself. It has Golden new growth that emerges from caramel-orange mature foliage. In the summer it blooms purple flowers that are fragrant and sure to attract pollinators. It will grow well in you sun or shade garden!
The foliage is breathtaking. It is a golden yellow, and orange. The blooms it produces are a light purple and being to appear in the summer and last through fall. The blooms produce a sweet fragrance that is attractive to pollinators of all kinds. The Funshine Abelia grows to a height of twenty-four inches. Its spread reaches up to thirty-six inches. Plant this Abelia as a border plant, or as a thriller in containers. It will do well with mass planting and as an edging plant. It is sure to be a loved addition to any landscape.
Funshine Abelia Care
Albelias are easy to care for. The Funshine Abelia is no different. Plant in full sun or part shade and ensure it receives 4 hours of sun a day, minimum. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. It has average water needs. The Funshine Abelia can tolerate all soils and different PH levels. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring. Heavy pruning is not recommended. Light trimming can be done to shape in the spring after new growth begins to appear.
Funshine Abelia Spacing
Spacing is imperative when planting in proximity. At minimum space your Funshine Abelia 24” inches, center on center. Proper spacing ensures your Abelia has room to grow and develop a strong root system.
Interesting Fact(s) - With its outstanding color and neater habit, Funshine abelia improves upon and replaces Bronze Anniversary abelia.
Funshine Abelia Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Purple
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Orange, Yellow
- Foliage Description
- Orange, Yellow
- Foliage Type
- , Semi-Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 3 Season Interest, 4 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Funshine Abelia
- Botanical Name
- Abelia grandiflora 'Minacara1' USPPAF
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Evergreen
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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