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Abelia x grandiflora 'Miss Lemon™'
Glossy Abelia
An outstanding Abelia with bright variegated foliage that is yellow with green centers when young, maturing to ivory and green. Produces a heavy bloom of light pink flowers for a long period of summer and fall. Deer resistant.
- Loads of light pink flowers
- Blooms summer into fall
- Yellow foliage with green centers
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Category: Shrubs
- Alternate Cultivar: 'Hopleys'
- Breeder: Southern Living Plant Collection
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Height: 2-3 ft
- Spread: 3-4 ft
- Spacing: 4 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Foliage Color: Green, Yellow, Variegated
Bright variegated foliage begins yellow with green centers, maturing to ivory and green. Heavy bloom of light pink flowers Summer to Fall.
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Foundation Plant |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Hedge |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Specimen |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Abelia x grandiflora 'Miss Lemon™'
Water Needs: Medium
Fertilize: Feed throughout growing season
Pruning: Shape in early spring before first flush
Planting Instructions
• Water before planting
• Plant in full sun to part shade
• Dig hole 3X the width of pot
• Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level
• Water and add more soil if needed
• Mulch plants
Abelia x grandiflora 'Miss Lemon™'
In this video we explore the characteristics of Miss Lemon™ Abelia from the Southern Living Plant Collection. This compact, variegated, evergreen adds contrast in a landscape traditionally full of green foliage.
