{"product_id":"abelia-carolina-sunset","title":"Abelia ‘Carolina Sunset’","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Carolina Sunset’\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carolina Sunset Abelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colorful, easy-care evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub featuring attractive green and golden-yellow foliage, delicate flowers, and warm seasonal color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to part shade; best foliage color with plenty of sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate; water regularly until established\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–4 ft. tall × 3–4 ft. wide\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adaptable but prefers moist, well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 6–9\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Abelia is generally considered a low-concern landscape plant around pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolina Sunset Abelia is a compact, rounded shrub grown for its colorful foliage and long season of landscape interest. The leaves combine rich green with golden-yellow tones, creating a bright appearance from spring through summer. As cooler fall weather arrives, the foliage can develop attractive shades of orange and reddish bronze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, delicate white to pale pink flowers appear during the warmer months and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its manageable size and naturally attractive form make Carolina Sunset an excellent choice for foundation plantings, mixed borders, low hedges, and mass plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorful foliage from spring through fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact 3–4 ft. size fits many landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires relatively little maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent alternative or companion to Kaleidoscope Abelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolina Sunset works beautifully in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efoundation plantings, shrub borders, low hedges, mass plantings, entrance beds, and mixed perennial gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its colorful foliage also provides an attractive contrast beside dark-green hollies, loropetalum, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season while the root system becomes established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, Carolina Sunset has good heat tolerance and moderate drought tolerance. Apply a layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures. If pruning is necessary, prune lightly in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranklin Brothers’ Central NC Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolina Sunset is well suited to landscapes throughout the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Piedmont of North Carolina and southern Virginia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For the strongest foliage color and densest growth, give it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough established Abelias tolerate our summer heat well, newly planted shrubs should receive supplemental watering during extended hot or dry periods. Avoid constantly wet locations—good drainage is especially important during our cool, wet winter periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbelias flower on new growth, so occasional pruning will not eliminate an entire season of flowers. Plants may remain largely evergreen during mild Central NC winters but can lose some foliage following unusually cold weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolina Sunset pairs especially well with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaleidoscope Abelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when customers want similar easy-care shrubs with slightly different foliage coloration and growth habits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEO Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEO Page Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carolina Sunset Abelia | Colorful Compact Shrub | Franklin Brothers Nursery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeta Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carolina Sunset Abelia offers colorful green and gold foliage, seasonal fall color and delicate flowers on an easy-care 3–4 ft. shrub. Ideal for sunny Central NC landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested URL Handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabelia-carolina-sunset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Alt Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carolina Sunset Abelia with green and golden-yellow foliage at Franklin Brothers Nursery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEO Keywords:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carolina Sunset Abelia, Abelia Carolina Sunset, colorful Abelia, variegated Abelia, compact flowering shrub, Abelia North Carolina, shrubs for Central NC, Franklin Brothers Nursery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin Brothers Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56049666818216,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/8602\/9736\/files\/IMG-4710.jpg?v=1790335457","url":"https:\/\/franklin-brothers-nursery.myshopify.com\/products\/abelia-carolina-sunset","provider":"Franklin Brothers Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}