Description
Instant gardens are usually just a dream, but Poco Loco® abelia can make it a reality. This low-mounded plant quickly grows to its mature size and provides color all growing season long. Its glossy foliage is a bright yellow and orange in the spring. For the rest of the season, its foliage retains a healthy green color with pink new growth, complemented by pink flowers.
Top reasons to grow Poco Loco® abelia?
- Interesting color changes
- Attracts pollinators
- Convenient small size
Foliage InterestFall InterestHeat TolerantAttracts: ButterfliesHummingbirdsResists: DeerSmall or Miniature
Characteristics
Plant Type:Shrub Shrub Type:Evergreen Height Category:Short Garden Height:24 – 36 Inches 61cm – 91cm Spacing:24 – 36 Inches 61cm – 91cm Spread:24 – 36 Inches 61cm – 91cm Flower Colors:Pink Flower Shade:Light pink Foliage Colors:GreenPink Foliage Shade:Green with pink new growth Habit:Mounded Container Role:Filler
Plant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunSun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilNeutral SoilUses:Border PlantContainerEdging PlantLandscapeMass PlantingUses Notes:
Blends in well with mixed gardens with perennials and annuals. It can be used as a low hedge and looks lovely in containers.
Maintenance Notes:
Abelia are easy care plants that need little regular maintenance. It can be lightly trimmed to shape in spring after the new growth begins to emerge if you wish. If you decide to prune in the summer, you’ll likely remove some flowers, but the plant will be just fine.
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