Abelia × grandiflora 'Francis Mason' (v)
abelia 'Francis Mason'
A semi-evergreen shrub with lance-shaped yellow leaves centrally blotched with dark green, and clusters of funnel-shaped, slightly fragrant, pale pink flowers from mid summer
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green Yellow | ||
| Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Abelia can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with paired or whorled leaves and axillary or terminal clusters of funnel-shaped or trumpet-shaped flowers in summer and autumn, sometimes with conspicuous, colourful calyces
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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