A colorful medium sized shrub maturing around 4′ high and wide. New foliage emerges dark pink and ages to a variegated yellow and green set off nicely by red stems. White flowers from summer through fall. Attractive to butterflies. Easily grown in most soils. Best in full sun. Semi-evergreen, heat and drought tolerant.
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best flowering in full sun. Prefers moist, organically rich soils which drain well. Evergreen in the South. Blooms on new wood, so prune as needed (e.g., thin to the ground up to 1/3 of old stems and any stems lost to winter) in late winter to early spring.
| Botanical Name | Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunshine Daydream' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Sunshine Daydream Abelia |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Blooming Period | Summer |
| Flower Color | white |
| Foliage Color | yellow/green |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Growth Rate | moderate |
| Height | 3 ft. |
| Width | 4 ft. |
| Light Requirements | sun to part sun |
| Soil Condition | well drained |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Plant Category | Shrub |
