Evergreen Shrub – Tres Amigos Abelia

Tres Amigos Abelia 

Botanical name: abelia grandiflora ‘mincautri’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height with a 2-5 ft spread 

Hardy zone:  zones 6-9 

Foliage color: green, yellow, white, pink/red

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: summer 

Growth rate: grows no more than 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size and promote new blooms 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring or summer 

Landscape use: borders, edging plant, mass planting, hedge 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, long lasting blooms, tri-colored foliage, deer resistant 

Watering instructions: water when the top 1-2 inches of soil begin to dry 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: can adapt to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: other abelias, nandina, viburnum, azaleas, spirea 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no