Tres Amigos® Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora)

Say hola to year-round elegance with Tres Amigos® Abelia—the ultimate garden companion that brings the party and the polish. This lively little shrub isn’t just about good looks—it’s a nonstop celebration of color, texture, and pollinator-friendly flair.

Its softly variegated foliage blends bluish-green, creamy yellow, and pink like a watercolor painting that changes with the seasons. Spring brings a sun-kissed splash of creamy tones, but by summer, bold pink edges and new growth take center stage, creating a garden moment worth pausing for.

And just when you think it can’t get any better? Delicate white blooms appear all summer long, filling the air with a gentle fragrance and inviting butterflies and hummingbirds to join the fiesta.

Tres Amigos® Abelia: Three colors. Endless beauty. Zero drama.

• 2-3 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 foliage that starts out creamy yellow, before aging to having bold pink margins
• 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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