BOTANICAL NAME:  Abelia x grandiflora ‘Carolina Sunset’                                                          

COMMON NAME:  “Carolina Sunset Glossy Abelia”

ATTRACTS:  Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees

RESISTANT: Deer

BLOOM COLOR/ TIME: Clusters of white to light pink flowers early Summer – Fall

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Full to Part Sun          

HEIGHT: 3 1/2 feet

WIDTH: 3 1/2 feet

EVERGREEN OR DECIDUOUS: Semi-evergreen

WATER REQUIREMENTS: Low-average

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Slightly acidic, organically rich, moist well-drained soil

GARDEN ATTRIBUTES: Low maintenance

Attracts pollinators

Colorful

Winter interest

HARDINESS ZONES: 6-9

Carolina Sunset Abelia are compact shrubs w/dark green leaves w/golden yellow margins.  Fall color has tinges of red and orange. Excellent plant for hedges or as an accent.