Funshine® Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora 'Minacara1'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts pollinators, Clay Tolerant, Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Container Friendly, Deer-resistant, Disease resistant, Drought resistant, Evergreen, Fall Color/Interest, Flowering, Fragrant, Full Sun, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Non-invasive, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooming, and Shade Tolerant
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer, Late Spring, Early Fall, Late Fall
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FragrantYes
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 6-9
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!
