The Twist of Lime Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopley's') is a vibrant, semi-evergreen shrub that's known for its variegated foliage and long blooming period. The leaves are a mix of green and yellow, giving the plant a "twist of lime" appearance. The foliage can turn a beautiful bronze color in the fall. Flowers: It produces clusters of fragrant, pinkish-white, tubular flowers that bloom from late spring until the first frost. The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Also sold under the trade name Miss Lemon.
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Origins: |
A. chinensis and A. uniflora Hybrid |
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Height: |
2’ - 3’ |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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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: Barberry, Pittosporum, Agapanthus
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
