Return to Plant Finder
NEW

Clicking the following controls will change the main image displayed above.

photo of Megan Mathey

Meet the Breeder

Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

NEW

PINK PIÑATA™

Abelia

Abelia ×

'SMNABP'

PPAF

Swipe to View More
A blanket of light pink tubular blooms on Pink Pinata abelia Close up of the tubular pink flowers of Pink Pinata abelia Pink Pinata abelia blooming with light pink flowers in a landscape
  • Colorful flowers
  • Tidy habit
  • Deer proof
Description

Pink Piñata™ abelia packs a punch with pink flowers that pop against dark green foliage, and showy red bracts that add even more appeal to the plant. The colorful flowers will attract pollinators, but there’s no need to worry about deer, as this plant is deer resistant. Pink Piñata™ is a vastly improved ‘Edward Goucher’ with darker pink blooms and a neat, compact habit. Little shearing is required for this abelia to maintain excellent container presentation, and its strong root system provides a good foundation for the plant in gardens and landscapes.

USDA Zone
6 - 10 (-10°F/-23.3°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2-3'
Width
2-3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Semi-evergreen
Bloom Time
Early summer - fall
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

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 landscape.

Pruning

Prune in early spring if necessary. Trimming in summer removes flowers but will encourage colorful new growth.

Uses

Abelia is an excellent choice for general landscaping. May be used as a specimen, low hedge, or in perennial gardens/mixed plantings.

Growing Tips

Blooms on new wood.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia ×, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia ×, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage