If you love the little details, get ready—Brilliantina® Abelia is here to charm your garden socks off. This isn’t just a shrub, it’s a show-off in the best way possible. Imagine watercolor foliage in radiant green and yellow, kissed by orange new growth, all dancing atop elegant deep red stems. Then summer struts in with dainty white flowers like a perfect finishing touch. Whether you’re a bouquet-builder or just a beauty enthusiast, Brilliantina’s fine texture and colorful character make it a must-have filler—flower or foliage, it does both with flair.

 

And let’s talk about easy. No wild “dog legs” to wrangle, no constant trimming tantrums. Brilliantina keeps its shape like it’s been to topiary school, staying tidy without the fuss. Just plant it, mulch it, toss it a drink now and then (especially during dry spells) and it’s good to grow.

• 3-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide at maturity
• Hardy in zones 6-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
• Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
• Space plants 36-60 inches apart for best results
• Produces fragrant white flowers in summer
• Blooms on new wood
• Maintains variegated green, orange and yellow foliage almost year-round
• Great for borders, containers, edging, landscapes and mass plantings
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while resisting deer
• Heat tolerant, foliage interest 

Care:  Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Prune in early spring if necessary.

 Shipping Info:

• Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
• Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
• Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
• 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
• Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

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