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Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

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SWEET EMOTION BLAZE™

Abelia

Abelia mosanensis

'SMNAMW'

PPAF; CBRAF

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Several white flowers with pink throats on Sweet Emotion Blaze abelia. "} Sweet Emotion Blaze abelia covered in white flowers blooming in a landscape next to several barberry with red foliage. Sweet Emotion Blaze abelia's glossy green foliage with a slight red tint and an opposite arrangement, with some white flower buds beginning to emerge.
  • Fragrant Flowers
  • Improved Habit + Fall Foliage
  • Hardy
Description

Finally, a spring flowering shrub that’s as fabulous at the end of the season as it is at the beginning! Sweet Emotion Blaze abelia is a new selection of Abelia mosanenis that shares the same outstanding USDA zone 4 hardiness and powerfully fragrant flowers as others, but what sets it apart is its stunning fall foliage, transitioning into a vibrant blend of yellow, orange, and red. In addition to these landscape and garden features, Sweet Emotion Blaze abelia also has superior branching for improved container presentation. 

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 6'
Width
4-5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
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 lansdcape.

Pruning

Sweet Emotion Blaze abelia blooms on old wood in early spring - prune only immediately after blooming, if needed.

Uses

Outstanding choice for a specimen, hedge, or as a backdrop to a mixed planting.

Growing Tips

Larger and more upright than other abelias, Sweet Emotion Blaze should be given sufficient space to develop its graceful habit. For the longest bloom time, do not allow it to dry out in spring. Best fall color develops in sunnier sites.

  • Spec Sheet: Sweet Emotion® Abelia spec sheet
  • Tag: Sweet Emotion® Abelia
  • Grower Sheet: Sweet Emotion® Abelia grower sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Sweet Emotion Abelia: May 17, 2018
  • Benchcard: Sweet Emotion® Abelia benchcard

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Fragrant, Cut flower, Deer resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Fragrant, Cut flower, Deer resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage