Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise' (Sunrise Abelia)
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Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise'
Sunrise Glossy Abelia
Plant Type: Shrub
Patent: PP 9698
A brightly colored plant that grows best in part shade. Slow growth habit.
- Ornamental, flowering shrub
- Glossy variegated foliage
- Long-blooming flowers
| Size | Plant SKU Size |
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Mature Height:
3-5 ft
Mature Spread:
3-4 ft
Zone:
6-9
Additional Information About Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise':
It was selected at Taylor's Nursery by Pat McCracken and Jose Martinez.
Sunrise was patented in 1998 with all proceeds going to benefit JCRA.
Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Does best if planted high in bark or in good topsoil.
Best coloring is in part shade.
Prune for neatness in the winter.
Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise' Characteristics & Attributes:
Landscape Characteristics
| • | Fragrance |
| • | Flowers |
| • | Foliage Color |
Specialty Use
| • | Butterfly Garden |
Classification by Use
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Color Impact |
| • | Foundation Planting |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
Foliage
| • | Evergreen |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Great Companion Plants for Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise'
Rose Creek Glossy Abelia
(Abelia x grandiflora 'Rose Creek')
Suitable Alternatives for Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise'
Radiance Abelia
(Abelia x grandiflora 'Radiance')
Kaleidoscope Glossy Abelia
(Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope')