Sweet Emotion Blaze™ Abelia Plant

Sweet Emotion Blaze Abelia is here to steal the show in your garden, one season at a time! Starting in spring, it dazzles with fragrant pink blossoms that fill the air with a sweet, captivating scent. As summer settles in, its lush green foliage steps up, providing a serene backdrop that keeps your garden feeling fresh and elegant.

But when fall arrives? That’s when Sweet Emotion Blaze really turns up the heat! Its leaves ignite in fiery shades of yellow, orange, and red, creating an autumn display that’s simply jaw-dropping. And don’t let its beauty fool you—this Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Deer-Proof™ shrub is tough, hardy, and has an improved branching habit, making it a super reliable, low-maintenance choice for your landscape or containers.

Like all of our plants, it's grown without harmful pesticides, keeping your garden (and the planet) healthy. Guaranteed to arrive ready to shine and keep the red carpet rolled out all season long!

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be planted anytime the soil temperature is above 45°F—perfect for a wide planting window.

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0 (just the right balance for this fragrant beauty!)

Watering Specifics:

• - Abelias love regular watering—two to three times a week is ideal to keep them happy. But don’t worry, they’re tough! These shrubs are drought-tolerant and can stay healthy even when water is scarce.

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year, in early spring, to fuel steady growth and blooms.

Pruning and Training:

• - Prune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage new growth—it keeps the shrub neat and showy!

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for common pests like aphids or spider mites, and manage them early to keep your abelia looking pristine.

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in full sun to part shade—more light means more blooms and vibrant foliage color.

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Extremely cold-hardy and heat-tolerant—this abelia handles temperature extremes with ease.