Margarita Abelia is a compact mounding evergreen shrub with red stems sporting variegated foliage with bright yellow margins that soften as they mature. Dainty clusters of white flowers bloom from summer into fall. 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: |
3’ - 4’ |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
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.
