Abelia mosanensis 'Sweet Emotion'
Common Name(s):
Fragrant Abelia
Korean Abelia
Synonym:
Zabelia tyaihyanii 'Sweet Emotion'
Sweet Emotion Abelia
Flower:
White
Blooms :
May
to:
Jun
Pinkish white tubular flowers
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Foliage:
Green
Glossy dark green
Fall Color?
YES
Orange red leaves
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
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'-6'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Cultivar so has no native habitati
Soil:
Average, moist, acidic, well drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Slow-release granular fertilizer in spring
Mulch:
2-3" layer of shredded bark
Prune after flowering in spring, water once or twice in severe summer heat, apply fertilizer in early spring, give full sun and well-drained soil
Long Term:
Winter:
If winter is dry, water occasionally, mulch if not done in fall
Spring:
Fertilize, only prune to shape after flowering, ensure consistent moisture, mulch
Summer:
Water once or twice a week, give full sin for best fall color
Fall:
Maintain consistent watering, mulch, do not prune or fertilize
General Care Comments:
Full sun, moderate moisture, well-drained soil
Common Problems
Does not like waterlogged soils
Diseases:
No serious disease problems
Insects:
No serious insect problems
Environmental Problems:
Excessively wet soil, high heat and hunidity
Pests:
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