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'