Abelia x grandiflora Confetti® pp8472

Scientific Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Conti'

Also Known As

Abelia x grandiflora 'Confetti'
Confetti Glossy Abelia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-10a

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Abelia x grandiflora Confetti® pp8472 plant details

Abelia x grandiflora Confetti® pp8472 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds, 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 acidic, 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 Confetti® pp8472

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abelia x grandiflora Confetti® pp8472

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Festive as a handful of confetti, the pink, white and green variegated foliage of this compact rounded shrub (to 3') makes a bright front-row addition for the shrub border. S-PSh/M PP8472

By: Forestfarm

A striking variegated plant with a creamy margin that turns pinkish red in autumn; fragrant white flowers are produced for many months, it is a sport of 'Sherwood' but is even dwarfer, growing 18-24? high with a greater spread, it is ideal for massing and ground cover applications.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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Gardening facts about Abelia x grandiflora Confetti® pp8472 plant

How to Grow Abelia x grandiflora Confetti® pp8472

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

Features

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