Abelia x grandiflora 'Sundance'

Also Known As

Abelia x grandiflora Sundance™
Sundance Glossy Abelia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-10b

Abelia x grandiflora 'Sundance' plant details

Abelia x grandiflora 'Sundance' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with bronze, chartreuse and gold foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abelia x grandiflora 'Sundance'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze, chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abelia x grandiflora 'Sundance'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This glossy abelia was found in Michael A. Dirr's collection and we took cuttings off the plant in his garden. The name was inspired by the leaves - during the warm growing months they are yellow like sunshine, hence Sundance. In winter the leaves turn red in a full sun situation; while those in less sun turn bronze in a pretty way that enhances the colors of a winter garden. (I have notice that leaves shaded out by nearby plants remain green.) The tubular flowers are white inside and light pink outside - for garden design, they would go in the pink category more so than white. Individual flowers are held in a cluster and form a dome to look like one flower. Abelias are tough plants for zone 6a and warmer and are very popular due to their evergreen foliage and long flowering season. How long is the flowering season? Months! First the light pink flower heads last for weeks then, once the flowers fall off, the darker rosy sepals remain until autumn.