Abelias are compact, flowering, semi-evergreen shrubs that often sport colorful foliage. With few pests to worry about (including deer!) and tolerance to heat, sun, shade, and a range of soil conditions, Abelias are a tough shrub suitable for nearly any location.

Varieties range in size from 3 ft to over 6 ft, offering a range of applications from hedges to specimen plantings. They can be pruned into a tidy mound or left to grow wild with arching stems to match formal and naturalized gardens alike.

Featured Varieties:

Rose Creek – Glossy, bright green foliage contrasts with bright red stems and coral-pink clusters of flower buds that open to white blooms. 2-3 ft tall by 3-4 ft wide.

Canyon Creek – Foliage is gold with coppery tips, with clusters of coral-pink buds that bloom white in late spring through summer. 2-3 ft tall by 3-4 ft wide.

Kaleidoscope – Foliage is an eye-catching rainbow of colors from green to red, sprinkled with white blooms through summer. 2-3 ft tall and wide.

Twist of Lime – Maroon stems bear cream-too-gold variegated foliage that is speckled with bright white blooms through summer. 4-5 ft tall and wide.

Glossy – Deep green, shiny leaves create a contrasting backdrop to this shrub’s pink buds that open to white flowers late spring through summer. 4-6 ft tall and wide.