Abelia x grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' PP15203

Also Known As

Mardi Gras Abelia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-10a

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Abelia x grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' PP15203 plant details

Abelia x grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' PP15203 is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink 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 'Mardi Gras' PP15203

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abelia x grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' PP15203

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A festival of color: pink tinged green and white variegated foliage topped by a profusion of white-tinged-pink fragrant spring flowers make this 2-3' high x 4' wide small shrub a joy in border or container. S-PSh/M PPatent15203

By: Forestfarm

Variegated white and green leaves tinged with pink add color to a landscape. In early summer, lightly fragrant pinkish white flowers emerge. 'Mardi Gras' has a compact, round form suitable for containers, mass plantings or as a low hedge or border. The smaller size make it a great pick for small space gardens. This abelia can grow 3'-4' wide so may be used in mass plantings along banks as a tall ground cover.

By: The Kinsey Family Farm

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How to Grow Abelia x grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' PP15203

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