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Magic Daydream Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora 'Opstal103' PP #28,472
Pronunciation: a-BEE-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #42549
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A total knockout, from the glossy, green and white variegated foliage with a pink splash to the large, fragrant blooms that change color from white to pink. Use in shrub borders, mixed containers or as a single potted specimen on a balcony or terrace. A Monrovia exclusive. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Barberry (Berberis) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained, acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, prefers regular water but tolerates dry spells, particularly in cooler regions. Protect in northern climates. Prune in late winter to early spring to shape, and apply a controlled-release fertilizer. |
| History | 2017 Silver Medal winner at Holland's Planterium trade show. |
Details
| Description | A total knockout, from the glossy, green and white variegated foliage with a pink splash to the large, fragrant blooms that change color from white to pink. Use in shrub borders, mixed containers or as a single potted specimen on a balcony or terrace. A Monrovia exclusive. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer through early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Barberry (Berberis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained, acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, prefers regular water but tolerates dry spells, particularly in cooler regions. Protect in northern climates. Prune in late winter to early spring to shape, and apply a controlled-release fertilizer. |
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History
| History | 2017 Silver Medal winner at Holland's Planterium trade show. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.