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Also Known As

Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason'
Francis Mason Abelia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Abelia x grandiflora 'Frances Mason' plant details

Abelia x grandiflora 'Frances Mason' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with gold foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abelia x grandiflora 'Frances Mason'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: mounding

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abelia x grandiflora 'Frances Mason'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A blending of brilliant copper new growth and chartreuse to rich-yellow mature foliage creates a showy, magnificent variegation. The eye-catching foliage on this small, compact 3-6' shrub is the perfect backdrop for its fragrant, soft, shell-pink to white, funnel-shaped flowers which make their appearance spring through summer. This classic selection was discovered as a sport at Mason Nurseries in New Zealand in the 1950's. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The golden leaves on this glossy, semi-evergreen shrub are certain to catch your eye. As with other abelias, this one is very easy to love, producing soft, shell-pink flowers and often attracting bees and butterflies. Also easy to maintain. Grows best in sun to part shade, perhaps sighted out of hot afternoon sun, with some summer water, though tolerates periodic drought. To 4 ft x 4 ft and easily shaped or clipped. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6. Oh, and did we say great fall color?

By: Cistus Nursery

Splendid shrub with graceful, arching branches, 5' mound of nice evergreen foliage…leaves nicely edged with yellow…coppery new growth – Pinkish white bell flowers periodically summer thru fall. Not at all fussy about soil – Sun to part shade. Easy to grow, low care shrub!

By: Secret Garden Growers

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How to Grow Abelia x grandiflora 'Frances Mason'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy