Abelia X gra. 'Miss Lemon'
Miss Lemon Abelia
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'
Width 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:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers