Abelia Francis Mason

Abelia grandiflora Francis Mason

Abelia grandiflora Francis Mason is an elegant variety which is grown for its colourful leaves and dainty flowers. The foliage comprises finely textured, yellow leaves which turn green as they age, resulting in a plant with dual colouring. The foliage on this Glossy Abelia is complemented with masses of small, white flowers tinged with pink during summer and autumn. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when positioned in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of moderate frost, cool climates, and dry periods. Abelia grandiflora Francis Mason is a fantastic plant for adding variety and colour, and for this reason it is often used in mixed plantings, trimmed into a hedge, planted around outdoor living areas, included in cottage gardens, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants. It readily blends with most plant combinations, making it a popular choice with landscapers.

Abelia Francis Mason Hedge

An Abelia Francis Mason hedge looks amazing when grown and managed correctly. Start by spacing the plants 40-50 cm apart. This is the optimum spacing for a dense hedge that will grow quickly. As the hedge start to grow opt for a little and often trimming regime. This helps to keep the plants bushy. An Abelia Francis Mason hedge should be trimmed in spring and again in autumn to produce the most aesthetic display.