General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m)
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m)
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Blooms on new wood
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP20,961 (2010)
Parentage: Sport of: Little Richard
Child plants: 3 child plants

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Sunshine Daydream
Cultivar name: 'Abelops'
Common names
  • Abelia
  • Glossy Abelia
Also sold as:
  • Abelia
  • Linnaea

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Location: At a local nursery
Location: Hidden Hills CA
Date: 2013-04-11
Location: Riverton, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-06-07
Comments:
  • Posted by OldGardener (So Cal - Zone 10b) on Apr 11, 2013 8:28 PM concerning plant:
    Although rated to zone 9, this plant is flourishing in zone 10. In addition, the vendor that I purchased this from lists the height as 3-5' tall. Flowers are white upon opening and mature to pink. Leaves are a combination of green, golden yellow and dusty rose pink. "Sunshine Daydream" is touted as being neater and more compact than other cultivars. Also, it is tolerant of hot, dry sites.

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