Abelia francis mason (Golden abelia)

Abelia francis mason

Golden abelia

Abelia is a fantastic contrast shrub in a garden landscape as it has pretty coloured green to red leaves.

Description

The Golden abelia is a superb choice for golden gardens or naturalistic gardens.  It has beautiful ornamental flowers that are slightly scented and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.  In warmer areas, it will thrive as an evergreen shrub and in colder areas as a deciduous shrub.

Abelia is a versatile shrub that can be used in flowerbeds, borders, containers and as a hedge or screening plant.  It is relatively wind resistant and can tolerate pollution.  It responds well to pruning and needs to be watered regularly until established and during hot seasons.

  • Tolerates temperatures as low as -20°c
  • Estimated height: 2m
  • Estimated width: 1.5m
  • Drought tolerant

Additional Information

Information
Details
Botanical Name
Abelia francis mason
Common Name
Golden abelia
Also Known As
Francis mason glossy Abelia
SA Tree No​
Tree Type
Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Features
Screening, Erosion Control
Flowering Season
Summer, Autumn
Focal
No
Fragrant
Yes
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate
Medium >250mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding
No
Origin
Exotic
Soil pH
Root System
Not Aggressive
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size
Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area
Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Shrubs

Size
Height
Trunk Thickness
2L
N/A
N/A
4L
N/A
N/A
10L
N/A
N/A
20L
1.0m – 1.2m
5mm – 15mm
40L
1.3m – 1.8m
12mm – 20mm
50L
1.3m – 1.9m
15mm – 25mm
100L
1.8m – 2.5m
20mm – 30mm

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