Mardi Gras Abelia
Abelia x 'Mardi Gras' P.P.# 15203
Pink tinged, green and white variegated leaves explode forth in early spring followed by fragrant, white flowers with a pinkish hue to cover the plant. Plant in mass or in a container for dramatic color all year round. Evergreen to semi-evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-BE-lia |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 4 - 24, 28 - 35 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Variegated |
| Item no.: | 2101 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering. Pruning time: winter.
Pink tinged, green and white variegated leaves explode forth in early spring followed by fragrant, white flowers with a pinkish hue to cover the plant. Plant in mass or in a container for dramatic color all year round. Evergreen to semi-evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering. Pruning time: winter.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-BE-lia |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 4 - 24, 28 - 35 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Variegated |
| Item no.: | 2101 |
