Proven Winners? Sweet Emotion Blaze? Abelia - Abelia ? grandiflora

Sweet Emotion Blaze™ Abelia (Abelia × grandiflora)

The Sweet Emotion Blaze™ Abelia is a deciduous flowering shrub that delivers year-round visual interest with fragrant spring blooms and dramatic autumn color. This Proven Winners® ColorChoice® selection features an improved upright growth habit and exceptional hardiness, making it an outstanding choice for homeowners seeking reliable landscape performance. Buy Sweet Emotion Blaze™ Abelia online and enjoy a low-maintenance shrub that transforms your garden through multiple seasons.

Landscaping Uses

This versatile abelia works beautifully in mixed perennial borders, foundation plantings, and garden hedgerows. Its compact, upright form makes it ideal for containers on patios or decks, while its deer-resistant nature and drought tolerance once established make it perfect for challenging garden spots. Plant it in groups for a coordinated seasonal display, or use single specimens as focal points in landscape beds.

Specifications

Height: 4–6 feet
Width: 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full to partial sun (4–6 hours daily); tolerates partial shade
Water: Drought-tolerant once established; requires consistent moisture during first growing season
Soil: Average, well-drained soil
USDA Zones: 5–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Sweetly scented pink and white flower clusters attract butterflies and hummingbirds throughout spring
• Glossy foliage transforms into vibrant shades of gold, orange, and crimson in fall
• Requires minimal maintenance and naturally resists deer browsing
• Proven Winners® genetics ensure superior performance compared to standard varieties

Planting & Care

Choose a location receiving full to partial sun with well-drained soil. Dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball, position the shrub so the soil line matches its previous depth, and backfill gently. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent soil moisture through the first growing season. Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature. Once established, water only during extended dry periods. Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs, and prune only as needed for shape or size control.