Abelia mosanensis 'Sweet Emotion'
Fragrant Abelia
Korean Abelia
Plant Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Flower:
White
Blooms :
May
to:
Jun
Pinkish white, extreme fragrant tubular flowers
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
Yes
Foliage:
Green
Deciduous
Nancy Glick
Glossy
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Native to Korea
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
No
Firewise?
No
Height:
4-6'
Spread:
4' to 6'
Growth Rate:
Native Habitat:
Soil:
Average, moist, acidic, well drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Prune as needed after flowering
Summer:
The shaping of evergreen trees and shrubs needs to be done in early summer, during the period of most active growth. You are preserving and accentuating the plant?s natural habit of growth. These may be cut 2-3 times a year to keep them shapely, but never
Fall:
Common Problems
Diseases:
No serious disease or insect problems
Insects:
No serious disease or insect problems
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