Two variegated abelias planted in a landscape bed.

Three variegated abelias grow alongside a tree.

Mucho Gusto™ Abelia

You’ll be pleased to make the acquaintance of Mucho Gusto abelia. This tidy, easy-care shrub brings the color and pizazz of variegated foliage to your landscape or garden, providing color from spring through fall. It’s especially nice for brightening up shady spots. In summer, it is in bloom continuously, with fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Like other abelias, it’s heat tolerant and deer resistant. Little to no pruning is required, though it may be shaped if you wish.

Why plant Mucho Gusto™ abelia?

Constant color
Tough, easy-care plant
Compact habit

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Additional information

Dimensions	2 × 2 ft
Botanical Name	Abelia grandiflora 'Muabd' ppaf, cbraf
Zone	6, 7, 8, 9
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green, Variegated, White
Height	2-3.5'
Width/Spread	3-5'
Exposure	Full Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Soil	Average, Well-drained
Bloom Time	Summer to Frost
Uses	Borders, Containers, Edging, Low Hedges, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland gardens
Features	Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Semi-evergreen
Breeder:	Valérie Pouillart
Blooms On	New wood

SKU: 1650 Categories: Abelia, Colorful Shrubs, Mid-Size, Short, Shrubs for Pollinators

Plant Care

Light: Grows in full sun to part shade. It can grow in full shade, but foliage color will be a bit muddier and blooming will be limited.

Soil: Any average, well-drained soil will do.

Water: Average water needs. Established plants tolerate some drought, but flowering may decrease and foliage color fade if severely stressed.

Fertilizing: No special fertilizer needs. If desired, apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in late winter/early spring.

Pruning: Thanks to its neat, round habit, little pruning is required. If you wish, you may prune to shape in late winter/early spring. Mucho Gusto abelia blooms in summer on new wood.