Abelia grand. 'Francis Mason' - LINERS 18 CEL TRAY P9 SIZE

Description
The Abelia 'Francis Mason' (Abelia grandiflora) is a bushy, dense shrub that produces light pink, bell-shaped flowers. They appear from July to October. The Abelia 'Francis Mason' also has lanceolate, yellow-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Abelia grandiflora 'Variegata'.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Abelia 'Francis Mason' are yellow-green, lanceolate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Abelia 'Francis Mason' is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Fertilise potted plants: Every 2 weeks from March to September.

Care
Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
The light pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from July to October. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub

Root
Abelia grandiflora 'Francis Mason' is a heartroot.