Light Needs
Mature Height
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Growing Zones
Going where no Abelia has gone before! The Sweet Emotion Abelia is certainly one that will surprise you. This plant is the first abelia to survive in colder climates and is also the most fragrant abelia available. Its pink and white flowers appear in the spring. It has orange foliage in the fall. This shade tolerant Abelia will bring life to your yard by attracting pollinators with its sweet jasmine scent!
Foliage begins as green and changing over to a bright orange in the fall. Bloom season, beginning in the late spring, produces pink and white blooms that have a mesmerizing fragrance. This Abelia has a height of 60” to 72” inches and reaches a spread of 60” to 72” inches. Its growth habit is upright, making it a perfect focal point in any landscape. Plant as a border plant, in a container as a thriller, or use for mass planting.
Sweet Emotion Abelia Care
Being shade tolerant, you can plant this Abelia in part shade to full sun. The Sweet Emotion Abelia prefers moist and well drained soil. It has average water needs and is adaptable to all soils. Prune only to shape directly after flowering is done for the season. Fertilizer should be controlled release and applied early in the spring for best results.
Sweet Emotion Abelia Spacing
When spacing your Sweet Emotion Abelia be sure to space at minimum 60” inches, center on center. When planting in proximity it is imperative to give your plant room to grow and develop a strong root system. This is especially true when using for mass planting and border planting.
Interesting Fact(s) - Abelia is related to honeysuckles and viburnum, two other plants that are often prized for their fragrant blossoms.
Sweet Emotion® Abelia Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (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
- 5-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 5-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, White
- Flower Description
- Pink, White
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring
- 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
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Sweet Emotion® Abelia
- Botanical Name
- Abelia mosanensis 'SMNAMDS' USPP 27,370
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Deciduous
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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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