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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.

Plant type
Flowering Shrub, Semi Evergreen
Height
2'-3'
Width
4'-5'
Hardiness zones
6–9
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring
Flower color
White
Leaf color
Gold
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Soil
Light, Well Drained
Shape
Rounded
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
Yes
10-year height
4'-5'
10-year width
6'-7'