Brighten up your garden with the luminous foliage of Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason'. This stunning semi-evergreen plant is a favorite for its year-round appeal, featuring arching stems covered in glossy, variegated leaves with bright golden-yellow margins and emerald green centers.
In mid-summer and through to autumn, 'Francis Mason' produces a profusion of delicate, trumpet-shaped pale pink flowers that release a soft, sweet fragrance. As the weather cools in winter, the golden foliage often takes on a beautiful bronze tint. Supplied established in a 2L nursery pot, it is perfect for sunny borders, low hedging, or as a structural patio container plant.
Key Features:
-
Stunning Variegated Foliage: Bright gold and green leaves provide a permanent splash of sunshine to the garden.
-
Fragrant Summer Blooms: Produces clusters of scented pinkish-white flowers from July to October.
-
Year-Round Interest: Maintains its foliage through most winters, transitioning to bronze tones in cold weather.
-
Pollinator Friendly: Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, providing a late-season nectar source.
-
Low Maintenance: Naturally bushy and easy to manage with occasional light pruning.
Planting & Care Instructions:
-
Position: Thrives in full sun or light partial shade. Best foliage colour is achieved in a sunny, sheltered spot.
-
Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged areas.
-
Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season until established.
-
Pruning: Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a tidy, compact shape.
TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.
1st class P&P to UK is £5.95
2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50
P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8