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Abelia 'Golden Ann'

Golden Anniversary

Abelia ‘Golden Ann’ is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub valued for its bright golden-yellow foliage that holds strong color through the growing season. New growth emerges chartreuse to gold, maturing to rich yellow-green, with soft pinkish-white flowers appearing from late spring through summer.
Size: 3–4 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide Habit: Dense, mounded, naturally compact Light: Full sun to partial shade (best color in sun) Zones: 6–9
Tips: Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape. Tolerant of heat, humidity, and urban conditions; minimal maintenance once established.
Uses: Foundation plantings, low hedges, mass plantings, and color contrast in mixed shrub borders.

Minimum zone

6

Maximum zone

9

Height

2'-3'

Width

4'-5'