Abelia

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Gorgeous foliage is variegated with white and new shoots are tipped in deep pink! Bred by world-renowned plant expert Dr. Michael Dirr, this variety resists bleaching even in the harshest sun, but best color is in partial shade.

Companion Plants

Viburnum

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Viburnum

Adaptable and dependable four-season garden interest. Most viburnum offer large flowers that attract butterflies, thick summer foliage, and berries and vibrant fall foliage that attract birds. Nice with fir, rhododendron, crocosmia and variegated periwinkle. Prefers well-drained soil.

Bird's Nest Spruce

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Bird's Nest Spruce

Slow-growing, needle-leaved evergreen shrub with fine foliage and a flat spread, resembling a "bird's nest." Very effective as an accent, specimen or foundation plant. Also suitable in rock gardens. Deer resistant. Prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil.

Spirea

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Spirea

Beautiful flowers in shades of pink to white attract butterflies to your garden. A lovely shrub for the mixed garden or landscape planting. Shear lightly after first flowering for best appearance. Hardiness and bloom time vary with variety.

Details

Common name

Abelia

Botanical name

Abelia x grandiflora

Variety

Mardi Gras

Zone

USDA 6 - 9

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Bloom color

Pink

Bloom time

spring-fall

Light

part sun

Height

24-30" (61-76 cm)

Habit

mounded

Water

daily

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

protect from winter winds