BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

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Description

Known for its colourful leaves, Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' is a semi evergreen shrub with eye-catching golden-yellow variegation on the young leaves. The golden leaf colour is most vivid when this Abelia is planted in a warm, sunny position and the older leaves turn dark green.

Masses of small and long lasting, pale pink, trumpet-shaped flowers appear on the branches in summer. Ideal for growing against a wall or fence in a sunny, warm garden.

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• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' requires protection in very cold winters.
• Flowering Period: July - October
• Flower Colour: Pale pinkish-white
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Small or eventually medium sized, rounded, densely branching shrub.
  • Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft)
  • Spread: 2 m (6 ft)

• Notes: Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' is semi-evergreen and may keep its leaves throughout mild winters. In colder winters the leaves will fall.

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