
Common Name: 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 |
| Width: | 4'-5' |
| Height: | 2'-3' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 6 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Shape: | Rounded |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Light |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Gold |
| Fall Color: | Green |
| Est. 10-Yr Width: | 6'-7' |
| Est. 10-Yr Height: | 4'-5' |