The Confetti Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora 'Confetti') is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub that's known for its variegated foliage and long blooming period.
Here are some key features of the Confetti Abelia:
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Foliage: The leaves are small and variegated, with a mix of green, white, and pink colors. This gives the plant a "confetti" appearance, hence the name.
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Flowers: It produces clusters of small, fragrant, pinkish-white, tubular flowers that bloom from summer until the first frost. These flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Plants bloom in summer through fall with small fragrant whitish-pink flowers on new wood that attract bees and butterflies. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
A. chinensis and A. uniflora Hybrid |
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Height: |
2’ - 3’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Dieback may occur if temperatures drop below 10 degrees. Prune as needed in winter or spring.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens Ground Cover, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Spiraea; Liriope; Speedwell; Lily of the Nile; Cheddar Pink
IMAGE: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Abelia 'Confetti' kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Abelia x grandiflora Confetti 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Abelia 'Confetti' kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
