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Color Choice®

Abelia mosanensis 'Sweet Emotion®'

Hardy Abelia

Make spring even sweeter with Sweet Emotion abelia! It’s not like any other abelia: hardy to USDA zone 4, with mid-spring flowers that give off the most intoxicating jasmine scent. Deep pink buds open to reveal white and pink flowers. They attract butterflies and make a very nice cut flower. In autumn, foliage turns a nice orange color. Grow this very special abelia as a hedge or specimen, or include it in your flower garden.

  • Delightful plant with a spicy-sweet fragrance
  • Super hardy
  • Dark, reddish-pink flower buds
  • Glossy summer foliage
  • Attractive orange-red fall color

Proven Winners
  • Category: Shrubs
  • Patent: PP27370, CPBR 5937
  • Breeder: Proven Winners
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 5-6 ft
  • Spread: 5-6 ft
  • Spacing: 60-84 in
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Additional Information about Abelia mosanensis Color Choice® 'Sweet Emotion®'

Hardy and fragrant

It’s time to rethink abelia. This hardy shrub thrives in the North and South, and will delight homeowners with its spicy sweet late spring blooms. Orange-red fall foliage gives it multi-season appeal. An unusual addition to gardens and landscapes.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Abelia mosanensis Color Choice® 'Sweet Emotion®'

Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) is best, but can grow and bloom well in part sun (4-6 hrs sun/day).

Soil: Any average, well-drained soil will do.

Water: Average water needs. Some drought tolerance once established, but if it gets very dry during its bloom time, flowering will be compromised.

Fertilizing: Nothing special is required. One application of a granular fertilizer formulated for shrubs is sufficient.

Pruning: Little needed; if desired, prune to shape immediately after flowering.