Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunshine Daydream' is an ornamental selection valued for its variegated foliage and long flowering season.

Characteristics
A compact semi-evergreen shrub about 0.6-0.9 m tall and as wide, rounded and densely branched with slender, arching stems. The small, oval, glossy leaves have a dark green centre and golden yellow margins, turning orange and red tones in autumn. Small, fragrant, tubular white to pinkish white flowers open abundantly from late spring to autumn, often until the first frosts.

Growing and care
Sun or partial shade and well drained soil, including clay, sandy or calcareous ground. Drought tolerant once established and tolerant of urban pollution; hardy in USDA zones 6-9. Prune lightly after flowering; mulch the base and feed lightly in spring.

Uses
Mixed borders, low hedges, specimen planting, containers on terraces and patios, and small gardens.