Abelia, Glossy Abelia, Variegated Abelia 'Sunrise'

Abelia

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Abelia (a-BEE-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lakewood, California

San Leandro, California

Hood River, Oregon

Mc Kinney, Texas

Bellevue, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
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J
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

Really pretty fall colors....reds, and purples of many shades. Also a profuse summer bloomer!

P
(Zone 8a) | November 2004 | positive

A very bright and lively effect, with reddish stems adding to the colour scheme. This shrub has a long flowering period with scented flow...Read More

S
McKinney, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | positive

This is a yellow and green variegated Abelia. Newer leaves have bright yellow margins and deep blue-green centers with a hint of pink thr...Read More

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