Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
If you are looking for a well-behaved, small shrub with multiple seasons of interest, the Poco Loco™ Abelia might just be for you. Abelia x grandiflora as it is botanically known, develops glossy orange-yellow leaves in the spring that later turn pink-green and are covered with fragrant, pink bell-shaped flowers. A compact overall size of 3 feet makes this Abelia ideal for smaller spaces.
Generally left alone by any grazing deer, the flowers of the semi-evergreen Poco Loco™ Abelia are loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. It can cope with the heat once established and is considered winter hardy down to zone 6. Poco Loco™ is perfect for mass planting or lining a pathway. Being a small shrub, it is also well suited to growing in a large container or planter.
Poco Loco™ Abelia Care
The Poco Loco™ Abelia does well in full sun to partial sun and in moist, well-drained soil. Aim for consistent moisture after planting and while it is young. Once established, allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Abelias are light feeders, but you can give mature shrubs a boost by fertilizing them with a balanced, slow-release feed in early spring.
The Poco Loco™ Abelia naturally forms a mounded habit and tends not to need much maintenance. To avoid losing the flowers, any pruning can be carried out in early spring as the new growth emerges.
Poco Loco™ Abelia Spacing
When fully grown, the Poco Loco™ Abelia can reach a size of 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. A spacing of 24 to 36 inches apart will allow it to spread out over time.
Poco Loco™ 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 Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, White
- Flower Description
- Pale Pink to White with Pink Overtones
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
-
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
- , Green, Pink
- Foliage Description
- Green, Pink
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous, Semi-Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Poco Loco Abelia
- Also Known As
- Abelia
- Botanical Name
- Abelia x grandiflora 'SMNAGBT' USPPAF
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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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