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Sweet Emotion Blaze® Hardy Abelia
Sweet Emotion Blaze® Hardy Abelia
$29.25
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| 1–3 | — | $29.25 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $27.79 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $26.32 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $24.86 ea |
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Abelia mosanensis ‘SMNAMW’ PP36,844
Choose Sweet Emotion Blaze® Hardy Abelia if you want one deciduous shrub to carry spring fragrance, pollinators, and fall color. The tradeoff: it needs more room than compact foundation plants and will not screen like an evergreen in winter.
Buy This If
- You want fragrant spring bloom.
- You like fall foliage color.
- You need a deer-resistant shrub.
Skip This If
- You need winter screening.
- You want a tiny shrub.
- You dislike seasonal leaf drop.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It gives you fragrance in spring and strong fall color, but it is quieter during midsummer. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a manageable pace, so it fills in without becoming a constant pruning project. |
| Maintenance | B+ | Pruning is usually only needed for shape after flowering, but it still needs space to mature naturally. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It is too substantial for tight spots, especially along walkways or under low windows. |
| Screening Value | B- | It can help build a soft seasonal hedge, but it drops leaves and will not block views all winter. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we’d typically recommend this for open beds where the plant can keep its natural shape. Do not squeeze it into a narrow foundation strip and expect it to behave like a compact spirea.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 5.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8b |
| Spacing | 4.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, mounding, compact |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it smell good?
Yes, the spring flowers are fragrant and worth planting near a patio or entry.
Will deer eat it?
It has good deer resistance and is a sensible choice for browsed neighborhoods.
When should I prune it?
Prune right after flowering if you need to shape it.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31286
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