Partial Sun to Full Sun(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
Mature Spread
2-3 Feet
Growing Zones
6 to 9
If you are looking for a well-behaved, small shrub with multiple seasons of interest, the Poco Loco™ Abelia might just be for you. Abelia x grandiflora as it is botanically known, develops glossy orange-yellow leaves in the spring that later turn pink-green and are covered with fragrant, pink bell-shaped flowers. A compact overall size of 3 feet makes this Abelia ideal for smaller spaces.
Generally left alone by any grazing deer, the flowers of the semi-evergreen Poco Loco™ Abelia are loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. It can cope with the heat once established and is considered winter hardy down to zone 6. Poco Loco™ is perfect for mass planting or lining a pathway. Being a small shrub, it is also well suited to growing in a large container or planter.
Poco Loco™ Abelia Care
The Poco Loco™ Abelia does well in full sun to partial sun and in moist, well-drained soil. Aim for consistent moisture after planting and while it is young. Once established, allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Abelias are light feeders, but you can give mature shrubs a boost by fertilizing them with a balanced, slow-release feed in early spring.
The Poco Loco™ Abelia naturally forms a mounded habit and tends not to need much maintenance. To avoid losing the flowers, any pruning can be carried out in early spring as the new growth emerges.
Poco Loco™ Abelia Spacing
When fully grown, the Poco Loco™ Abelia can reach a size of 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. A spacing of 24 to 36 inches apart will allow it to spread out over time.
Poco Loco™ Abelia Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 – 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 – 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 – 3 Feet
Spacing: 2 – 3 Feet
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Pink
Flower Description: Light Pink
Bloom Period: Summer
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green, Pink
Foliage Description: Green and Pink Shades
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Heat
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Filler
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting
Features: Attracts Pollinators
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Common Name: Poco Loco Abelia
Other Name(s): Abelia
Scientific Name: Abelia x grandiflora ‘SMNAGBT’ USPPAF
