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  Francis Mason Abelia
Francis Mason Abelia Shrubs
 
 A WONDERFUL, HARDY FLOWERING SHRUB - LONG LASTING, FRAGRANT FLOWERS

 

*Availability Status : Not shipping due to winter dormancy - Available spring 2009

*Current Plant Shipping Size: 10"-14" tall


Our Price: $5.25


Product Code: ABEFRM1
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Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason'

 

Overall Description

 

 A wonderful Abelia with yellow / green variegation to its foliage. New growth has a very striking copper color, eventually maturing to the yellow / green variegation. Has a good amount of bright white, funnel shaped blooms from May until frost. Foliage is evergreen in warmer, southern climates - remains until ealry / mid winter in colder climates. Is a great all purpose flowering plant that is very easy to care for. Best color & growth in full sun, but will take part shade as well. Likes adequate moisture and soil that drains well.

 

 

 

Plant Facts & Specifications

 

Mature Height:  3-5 ft

 

Mature Spread: 4-6 ft

 

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast ( 6"-8" avg per year )

 

Hardiness Zones: 6-9

 

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

 

Soil Preference: Moist fertile soil - well drained

 

Foliage Color & Texture:  Very glossy leaves are a mixture of medium green with light green to yellow markings throughout. Yellow markings are enhanced by large amounts of full sun. New growth is a bronze color, and older foliage matures to a nice dark green.

 

Flower / Cone / Berry Facts:  Has very, very fragrant long trumpet shaped flowers which occur in mid spring, and then really bloom very heavily again in late summer or early fall. Flowers are bright, pure white in color and are about 1" long in length.

 

Diseases / Insects: No serious threats or problems have been reported. Aphids can sometimes affect new, tender growth shoots.

 


Fertilization / Feeding :  Application of general all purpose plant food / fertilizer can be beneficial in early spring, and again in mid July.

 
 
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