Abelia Sweet Emotion Blaze
Best vibrant shrub for low maintenance garden beauty.
A member of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs, the Abelia Sweet Emotion Blaze™ is a deciduous shrub that grows to a mature size of 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. It blooms in spring, setting abundant clusters of bicolor pink and white, pollinator-friendly flowers on old wood, attracting tons of bees and butterflies. Wonderfully fragrant, the flowers emit the spicy-sweet scent of jasmine. Its foliage transitions in fall, as the lush, glossy green foliage takes on lovely shades of yellow, orange, and red. This elegant abelia is a great option for a specimen in a garden bed or border, and it makes a great thriller in a mixed container garden. Mass planted, it makes a gorgeous flowering hedge. Easy-care and cold hardy to Zone 4, Sweet Emotion Blaze abelia is happiest in a sunny location but will tolerate part shade. It thrives in average, moist, freely draining soil and benefits from an application of fertilizer in early spring. This fragrant abelia is drought tolerant and deer resistant.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2385
/ 3331
#2385 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
SKU
44343
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting floral beauty and delightful natural scents.
- Busy homeowners desiring attractive, low-maintenance plants for their landscape.
- Designers and home gardeners needing a flexible, multi-purpose shrub.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring plants that never need shaping or size management.
- Enthusiasts prioritizing intensely colorful flowers over subtle charm.
- Scent-sensitive individuals or those expecting a very strong, specific aroma.
Key Specs
SKU
44343
Genus
Abelia
Species
mosanensis
Variety
'SMNAMW'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Light Pink
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Habit
Upright
Features
- Fragrant Jasmine-like Scent
- Vibrant Fall Foliage Color
- Attracts Bees and Butterflies
- Easy Care and Low Maintenance
- Deer Resistant
- Drought Tolerant
- Suitable for Containers and Hedges
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this plant for its stunning visual appeal and remarkable hardiness. Gardeners frequently highlight its vibrant, long lasting blooms that provide continuous color throughout the season, transforming garden spaces. Many appreciate its robust growth and resilience, noting it thrives with minimal effort, making it an excellent choice for adding consistent beauty without demanding extensive care. Its ability to flourish and deliver a spectacular display year after year underscores its perceived quality and aesthetic value.
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