Sweet Emotion Abelia Plant – 4 Inch Pot – Flowering Shrub

Discover the SWEET EMOTION® Abelia

Looking for a unique and hardy shrub to enhance your landscape? This abelia is an excellent choice. Its rich fragrance and darker, reddish-pink flower buds make it a knockout plant for both Northern and Southern gardens. Unlike typical abelias, this variety offers exceptional hardiness and stunning seasonal color.

The spicy sweet blooms appear from late May to early June, filling your garden with a delightful fragrance. As summer progresses, the glossy foliage provides a lush backdrop. In autumn, the leaves transform into an attractive orange-red, adding a final burst of color before winter.

This abelia is incredibly versatile, thriving in zones 4-8 and reaching a mature height of 5-6 feet. It blooms in the spring and prefers sun to part shade. With immediate shipping in a 4″ pot (dormant shipping in winter), you can start enjoying its beauty in your garden as soon as it arrives.

Key Benefits:

• Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy the spicy sweet scent of the reddish-pink flowers.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Thrives in zones 4-8, making it suitable for various climates.
• Attractive Foliage: Glossy green leaves turn orange-red in the fall for seasonal interest.
• Easy to Grow: Prefers sun to part shade and is relatively low-maintenance.
• Versatile Landscape Plant: Perfect for borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will the SWEET EMOTION® Abelia get? This Abelia will reach a mature height of 5 to 6 feet, making it a great mid-sized shrub for many landscapes.
2. What are the ideal growing conditions for this abelia? This shrub thrives in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers a location with sun to partial shade.
3. When does the SWEET EMOTION® Abelia bloom? The spicy sweet blooms appear from late May to early June.
4. What kind of soil does this abelia need? It prefers well-drained soil but is adaptable to various soil types.
5. How often should I water my new Abelia plant? Water regularly, especially during the first growing season, to establish a strong root system. Once established, it’s relatively drought-tolerant.