Abelia Sweet Emotion Blaze™

Abelia Sweet Emotion Blaze™ is a standout in the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs collection, bringing exceptional fragrance and seasonal interest to the landscape. Growing to 5 to 6 feet tall and wide, this cold-hardy deciduous shrub is well-suited to gardens in Zone 4 and up. Its spring blooms are a beautiful display of clusters with pink and white flowers, releasing a spicy-sweet jasmine-like scent that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These blooms are long-lasting, adding color and fragrance to the garden or cut flower arrangements indoors.

An Abelia mosanensis variety, commonly known as fragrant abelia, Sweet Emotion Blaze™ features superior branching and an upright habit, making it versatile in the landscape. It can be used as an eye-catching specimen in garden beds and borders or as a striking focal point in mixed container arrangements. When planted in groups, it also serves as a lush, colorful hedge. In fall, its glossy green foliage transforms to rich shades of yellow, orange, and red, extending its season of interest and adding vibrant autumn color to any setting.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, Sweet Emotion Blaze™ abelia performs best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. This hardy shrub thrives in average, well-drained soil and benefits from early spring fertilization to support its blooms and vigorous growth. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established, this fragrant abelia is a resilient, colorful addition to any pollinator-friendly or fragrant garden design.