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Funshine® Abelia

Abelia x grandiflora 'Minacara1'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: For the most vibrant golden foliage, plant in full sun, which means at least 6 hours of direct light daily. While it handles partial shade, the purple new growth will be less intense and the overall leaf color will lean more toward a lime green.
  • Soil: This shrub prefers well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. If you have heavy clay that stays wet, mix in some compost or plant it in a slightly raised mound to keep the roots from getting "cold feet."

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Abelia deeply twice a week to help the root system reach deep into the soil. Once established, this plant is remarkably drought tolerant and only needs supplemental water during long dry spells. If it goes too long without moisture, you might notice the leaves drooping or a reduction in summer blooms.

Pruning Tips

Funshine® Abelia blooms on new wood, so the best time to prune is in late winter or very early spring before new growth starts. Think of it like a spring haircut; you can shear it to maintain a tidy shape or cut back older stems to the ground to encourage fresh, colorful shoots. Annual pruning helps prevent the center of the bush from becoming thin and woody over time.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as the new leaves begin to emerge. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this can stimulate soft new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost. This late season "growth spurt" is easily damaged by freezing temperatures, which can stress the entire plant.

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Crazy with color! Like a State Fair funhouse, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Funshine® Abelia PP#30,430 (Abelia x grandiflora 'Minacara1') radiates color and excitement! Marmalade orange, caramel, and lavender … your garden won't know what hit it!

This mid-sized shrub is hardy, semi-evergreen, and easy to grow. Not needing much of your time on maintenance, but that doesn't mean it won't get a lot of attention! It's small enough to put into just about any garden and big enough to make a great visual impact. The color show will turn heads no matter how big or small this shrub is!

The unique orange-bronze leaves make the lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers pop! Both for you and for the Hummingbirds and pollinators who can't resist it. The lightly fragrant flowers will cover the branches all summer long. You'll want to put this where you can enjoy them.

Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6 to 9, Funshine® grows just 2-3 feet tall and wide, Funshine® can be broadleaf evergreen in frost-free zones, or semi-evergreen in cooler growing zones.

Landscape Application:

These ornamental specimens work into any garden bed or border and are an excellent foundation plant. It looks especially nice with lavender foliage shrubs, and other colorful shrubs like Ninebark bushes, Spirea, and Bush Honeysuckle! They of course look great with other Abelia!

Funshine® is a must for any garden, but especially one that needs a shot of reliable color or one that wants to add the buzz and hum of pollinators! This is a great addition to your home foundation planting, to enliven the front of the garden border or a tired evergreen hedge.

Go ahead and pot up in a planter or urn on porches and patios in the sun! These colorful accents are must-haves for Pollinator gardens, Rock Gardens, and Cottage borders.

  • Exciting Bronzy, Orange, Caramel & Lavender Hued Variegation
  • Spring Til Fall Pinkish-Lavender Fragrant Blooms
  • Pollinator-Friendly Pendulous Flowers
  • Semi-To-Fully Evergreen Ornamentals
  • Low Hedges, Facer Plants & Edging, Showy Specimens & Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant this Abelia in full sun or some partial shade in about any kind of well-drained soil location. Only needing moderate moisture their first year in the ground, Abelia become water-wise and very easy to grow! Funshine® doesn't mind clay soil and handles challenging sites well.

Apply a three-inch layer of mulch over the root system, but pull it back six inches from the stems, and reapply as needed. Abelia doesn't require a lot of pruning, shearing, or fussing. It is very content to grow where you plant it without a lot of attention!

  • Full Sun & Partial Shade
  • Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
  • Any Well-Drained Soil
  • Prune Late Winter
  • Low-Maintenance & Deer Resistant

Don't wait to order this carnival of color! Get your own Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Funshine® Abelia bushes at NatureHills.com and bring the fun into your landscape!

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