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Abelia Francis Mason

Common names: Golden Abelia
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Caprifoliaceae
Shrub
Up to 2 m
Evergreen
International


Sun / Semi-Shade
Average water
Loamy Soil
Wind Resistant
Some Frost


A visually striking and hardy, evergreen/semi-evergreen, medium to large shrub with graceful arching branches.

The thicket like habit means that the plant is able to be clipped into a hedge to give excellent contrast to neighbouring green shrubs, or grown as specimen plantings.


Performs best in well drained soils but is tolerant of soils ranging from sandy to clay with minimal to regular watering required, depending upon conditions. Dislikes wet feet. Tolerates light frosts.

Prune in spring to remove old wood.


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Simple
Light Green , Yellow , Yellow Orange
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  • - Leaf morphology


    The new foliage is golden in colour, ageing to a medium to dark green with buttery yellow margins.


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    Radial (Actinomorphic)
    Spring - Autumn
    White , Light Pink
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  • - Flower morphology


    Small tubular flowers in Summer and are an attractant to butterflies.


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