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Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys'

Also Known As

Abelia grandiflora 'Twist Of Lime'
Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopley's Variegated'
Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopley's'
Abelia x grandiflora 'Twist of Lime'
Hopley's Golden Variegated Abelia
Twist of Lime Glossy Abelia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

6a-10a

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Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys' plant details

Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated 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, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hopley's Abelia has a beautiful combination of light pink blooms on a low spreading bush with gold and green variegated leaves. Hopley's Abelia is deer and pest resistant and adapts to a wide range of soil conditions. The fall colors are bright reds to yellows on the foliage.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Hopleys abelia is sought after for the year-round pop of foliage color and the summer-long flowering. The leaves are variegated - that means they are green with gold and cream streaks up the sides. In winter those streaks turn pink on the youngest leaves. This color change is so pretty and fittingly moody for winters. The tubular flowers are white inside and light pink outside - for garden design, they would go in the pink category more so than white. Individual flowers are held in a cluster and form a dome to look like one flower. Abelias are tough plants for zone 6a and warmer. Their evergreen foliage and long flowering season - first the light pink flower heads last for weeks then, once the flowers fall off, the darker rosy sepals remain until autumn.

By: Cutting Edge Plants

Beautiful light pink blooms on low spreading bush with golden variegated leaves, a marvelous combination. Abelias are easily grown, drought, salt, deer, and pest resistant upright to arching evergreen to semi-evergreen shrubs. Adapatable to a variety of soil conditions.

By: Almost Eden

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Photo of Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys' foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Almost Eden

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys' plant

How to Grow Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys'

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

Features

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