Overview
Uses: Foundation plantings, borders, mass plantings, low hedges, pollinator gardens, and patio containers.
Benefits: Compact Proven Winners® abelia with a mix of pink, white, and lavender blooms from summer to frost; lightly fragrant flowers, glossy semi-evergreen foliage, and dependable performance.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded, Mounding — dense branching with compact form.
Bloom Color: Pink, White, and Lavender
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Mature Width: 3–4 feet
Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Compact and color-rich, POCO LOCO® Abelia delivers a steady display of soft pink, white, and lavender blooms from early summer until frost. Its neat, rounded structure and glossy foliage provide consistent texture in foundation plantings and borders.
Selected for strong branching and an extended bloom window, this Proven Winners® ColorChoice® shrub offers reliable seasonal interest with minimal pruning, making it well suited for structured landscapes and decorative patio containers.
Care
POCO LOCO® Abelia Care
Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it tolerates brief dry periods but performs best with consistent moisture during extended heat. Full sun produces the heaviest bloom, though light afternoon shade can be beneficial in warmer climates.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape, as flowering occurs on new growth. Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring to support steady growth and flowering.
If growing in containers, choose a pot with drainage holes and use a high-quality potting mix. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the POCO LOCO® Abelia for Sale Online?
Plants are shipped in grower containers and are actively growing at the time of shipment. For current pot size and stage of growth, please contact us.
How Large Does POCO LOCO® Abelia Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, forming a compact, rounded shrub suitable for small garden spaces and structured plantings.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of POCO LOCO® Abelia?
Abelia × grandiflora ‘SMNAGBT’ — Proven Winners® ColorChoice® (PP35,980). You can explore more selections from this breeding program in our Proven Winners® collection.
Is POCO LOCO® Abelia deer resistant?
This variety is generally considered deer-resistant and may perform well in landscapes with moderate browsing pressure. For additional browse-tolerant options, see our Deer-Resistant Shrubs and Evergreens collection.
Does POCO LOCO® Abelia attract pollinators?
Yes. Its lightly fragrant, tubular flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout summer and into fall.
Is POCO LOCO® Abelia evergreen?
In Zones 7–9 it often retains foliage through winter. In Zone 6 it may lose some or most leaves during colder weather and refoliate in spring.
Is it suitable for foundation plantings?
Yes. Its compact, rounded habit makes it well suited for foundation beds, low hedges, and mass plantings where consistent structure and extended bloom are desired.
