Abelia Ruby Anniversary®

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Later Season Nectar Source
A reason to celebrate! Seemingly endless sweetly-scented trumpet-shaped flower clusters attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. White flowers with soft-pink bracts accentuate the glossy ever-changing red to green foliage. The graceful arching habit of this easy-care shrub, blooms on new wood. Foliage emerges glossy red in spring then ages to deep green. Abelia Ruby Anniversary® is favored by butterflies and hummingbirds but deer and rabbits typically bypass it. Plant several for a beautiful screen or it also makes a lovely focal point.

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Later Season Nectar Source
A reason to celebrate! Seemingly endless sweetly-scented trumpet-shaped flower clusters attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. White flowers with soft-pink bracts accentuate the glossy ever-changing red to green foliage. The graceful arching habit of this easy-care shrub, blooms on new wood. Foliage emerges glossy red in spring then ages to deep green. Abelia Ruby Anniversary® is favored by butterflies and hummingbirds but deer and rabbits typically bypass it. Plant several for a beautiful screen or it also makes a lovely focal point.

Code ABRA

Patent PP21,632 'Keiser'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species chinensis

Height Tall 4-6'

Spacing Plant 4-6' apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Mid-Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 5-9

Soil Type Normal, Acidic, Clay, Sandy

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Long-Blooming
  • Good for Hedge

Abelia General Information

Abelia are colorful, fragrant deciduous shrubs with loose upright-arching stems. Trumpet-shaped flowers adorn glossy foliage. Attracts butterflies. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Abelia Plant Care

Abelia flower best in full sun. Easy growing, low-maintenance with limited pruning. If desired, begin pruning in its third growing season to maintain size and shape. Trimming or shaping should be done in late fall through very early spring before new growth begins. Abelia may also benefit from a hard shearing every couple of years to keep a neat appearance. Blooms on new growth.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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