Plant Min Zone: 5b
Plant Max Zone: 9a
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water / Rainfall: Average
Soil Quality: Average, Rich
Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Flower Color: Pink, Mauve
Berry / Fruit Color: None
Spring Foliage Color: Reddish Green, Dark Green, Red, Orange, Gold
Summer Foliage Color: Reddish Green, Dark Green, Red, Orange, Gold
Fall Foliage Color: Reddish Green, Dark Green, Red, Orange, Gold
Evergreen Foliage: Some
Winter Interest: Some
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low
Humidity Tolerance: High
Wind Tolerance: Medium
Poor Soil Tolerance: No Extreme Soils
Height: 2' - 3'
Width: 2' - 3'
Growth Rate: Medium
Service Life: Long: 5-10 years
Maintenance Need: Low
Spreading Potential: Low
Yearly Trimming Tips: Shrub Normally Winter-kills so trim to 6-12" off Ground in Winter or Early Spring: Blooms on New Wood.
Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5
Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Tolerates Extreme Heat, Resistant to Rabbits
Ornamental Features: Long Lasting Fall Color, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: None
Possible Pest Problems: None
Plant Limitations: May get Occasional Winter-kill, Needs Thick Winter Mulch
Shippable in 2026: YES
***Description for this plant available with future update!*** Poco Loco Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora 'Poco Loco')