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Abelia schumanii 'Saxon Gold' PP15178

Scientific Name: Abelia parvifolia 'Saxon Gold'

Also Known As

  • Abelia 'Saxon Gold'
  • Abelia schumannii 'Saxon Gold'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

Abelia schumanii 'Saxon Gold' PP15178 plant details

Abelia schumanii 'Saxon Gold' PP15178 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abelia schumanii 'Saxon Gold' PP15178

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abelia schumanii 'Saxon Gold' PP15178

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A veritable rainbow, this elegant 2' x 4' mounder is covered with leaves gold (blushed to cherry red in sun) which age to lemon-lime tipped with bronze; high-accent, low-maintenance for border or container. S-PSh/M PPatent15178

Gardening facts about Abelia schumanii 'Saxon Gold' PP15178 plant

How to Grow Abelia schumanii 'Saxon Gold' PP15178

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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