(Abelia) This Abelia gets an “A” for good behavior. The neat and dense growth of Abelia BRILLIANTINA^™ is much less prone to exhibit long shoots that need to be trimmed throughout the season making it a great no-fuss addition to the landscape. Not only is BRILLIANTINA^™ Abelia a well-behaved shrub, it displays beautiful variegated foliage of green and yellow with a splash of orange on the new growth that is contrasted by dark red stems. In early summer, this stunning foliage is joined by fragrant, white bell-shaped blooms that will attract pollinators to the garden. BRILLIANTINA^™ Abelia is a semi-evergreen shrub for zones 6-9 and grows 3-4 feet high by 3-5 feet wide growing best in a full to part sun location with average moisture and well-drained soil. Once established, Abelia BRILLIANTINA^™ can tolerate some dry soil conditions. This deer-resistant shrub is well suited as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as a low hedge. Any trimming should be done in early spring as the flowers are produced on new growth. Abelia BRILLIANTINA^™ is a Proven Winners^® ColorChoice^® Flowering Shrub.