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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Scientific Name: Vesalea floribunda

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
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    Abelia mosanensis

    aka Fragrant Abelia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - low
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    Abelia chinensis

    aka Chinese Abelia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 5'-7'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Abelia chinensis flower by A. Barra
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    Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise' PP9698

    aka Abelia grandiflora 'Sunrise'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Abelia x grandiflora 'Sunrise' PP9698 form by Karl Gercens III
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