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Rika Bronsther
Hempstead, NY, USA

BRONZE ANNIVERSARY®

Abelia

Abelia grandiflora

'Rika1'

PP#20,568

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Close up of Bronze Anniversary Abelia's white flowers and copper-colored foliage "} Bronze Anniversary Abelia in decorative pot Close up of Bronze Anniversary Abelia's flowers and copper-colored foliage
  • Colorful foliage
  • Long blooming
  • Shade tolerant
Description

Bronze Anniversary® abelia is no longer available; it has been replaced by Funshine® abelia, which offers improved foliage color, habit, and blooming. Foliage emerges a unique bronze-orange color and then matures to an attractive lime-green as the season progresses. White blooms appear in early summer and intermittently throughout the season. A very strong bloomer.

USDA Zone
6 - 9 (-10°F/-23.3°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Semi-evergreen
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Yellow

Soil

Abelia are adaptable to a range of soil types and will tolerate periods of dry soil. Best growth is in moist, well-drained soils; benefits from mulch in the lansdcape.

Pruning

May be pruned in early spring if desired. Long, errant shoots can be removed as needed.

Uses

Plant for long-lasting foliage interest in the landscape, border, or containers.

Growing Tips

Best color and habit develops with a minimum of 6 hours of sun in most locations; four hours should be sufficient in hotter climates.

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Fragrant, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Yellow foliage

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Fragrant, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Yellow foliage