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Image of butterfly and humming bird magnet, Abelia x grandiflora
'Francis Mason' or
Golden Abelia coming soon... |
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Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason'
(Golden Abelia)
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Family: Caprifoliaceae
Origin: China
Light: Full sun / part shade
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 3-4'
Blooms: Terminal clusters of showy, fragrant, small,
tubular, soft pink, from late
Spring to Fall
Foliage: Variegated, rich yellow and green, ovate, pinkish-bronze
colored when young
Soil: Well-drained with 3-4"organic matter added, acidic
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Well-balanced, 8-8-8 in Spring / Fall or
Rhododendron-type fertilizer
Propagation: Cuttings (taken in Winter), layering
Uses: Specimen, accent, landscaping, hedge, screens, fencing,
shrub border, against a wall
Comments: Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' or
Golden Abelia
is a beautiful semi-evergreen shrub with a sprawling habit.
In Summer, plants grown in warmer areas, will retain the reddish foliage
while those grown in colder areas, will lose half of its leaves while
the reamining will be red in color. The stems grow in a v-shape form
from the ground forming a round upright small tree.
Golden Abelia
has prolific long-lasting blooms that attracts many bees,
swallowtail butterflies and hummingbirds.
This shrub is carefree, frost tolerant and fast-growing. Mulch
to maintain moisture and protect plant from
cold wind.. Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' blooms best in full sun
and it can be pruned one-half of old canes at base of plant after
flowering. Fertilize in Spring or Fall.
Golden Abelia
is an excellent yearr-round shrub in the landscaping garden with its
magnificent colorful foliage and prolific blooms.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 6-9 |
