Mardi Gras Glossy Abelia is a compact evergreen shrub with lightly arching branches and small variegated foliage on bright red stems that turn brown with age. The green leaves with cream edging emerge with a bright pink flush and the variegated edges earn a golden bronze tone in fall. Small, softly fragrant shell pink flowers dust the plant from summer into fall attracting bees and butterflies. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Very drought tolerant once established.
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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: |
4.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Regular water, fertilize yearly. 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
IMAGE: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Abelia × grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Abelia × grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
