Abelia X gra. 'Miss Lemon'

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Miss Lemonâ„¢ Abelia

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Description

An outstanding Abelia with bright variegated foliage that starts yellow with green centers when young, then matures to ivory and green. Produces a heavy bloom of white flowers for summer and fall.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.