Abelia grandiflora ‘Variegata’ (Variegated Glossy Abelia)
Abelia grandiflora ‘Variegata’ is a stunning, easy-care shrub known for its beautifully variegated foliage and soft, long-season blooms. Its creamy-white leaf margins add brightness and contrast to any garden design with very little maintenance required.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Abelia grandiflora ‘Variegata’
✔ Striking variegated foliage - Brightens garden spaces with cream-edged leaves.
✔ Extended flowering season - Produces masses of blush-white flowers from spring to autumn.
✔ Compact and tidy growth - Naturally maintains a neat shape with minimal pruning.
✔ Attracts pollinators - Bees and butterflies are drawn to its nectar-rich blooms.
✔ Versatile and hardy - Thrives in various soil types and handles heat and light frost well.
🏡 How to Use Abelia grandiflora ‘Variegata’ in Your Garden
✅ Accent shrub - Its variegated foliage makes it a standout feature all year.
✅ Bright garden borders - Adds contrast alongside deeper green shrubs and flowering plants.
✅ Foundation planting - Softens edges around pathways, driveways, and structures.
✅ Container planting - Ideal for decorative pots to highlight its colourful leaves.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 70 to 90cm apart for a full, continuous border, or space wider for individual feature shrubs. Using additional plants will produce a denser, more colourful display.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring or autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, making this a very low-maintenance choice.
❔ FAQs About Abelia grandiflora ‘Variegata’
Does the variegated foliage stay bright all year?
Yes, the cream-edged leaves maintain their colour year-round, adding continual garden interest.
How big does this variety grow?
It generally reaches around 1 to 1.2 metres tall and wide, forming a compact, rounded shrub.
Is it easy to look after?
Yes, it is extremely low maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain its shape.
Can it grow in full sun?
Yes, it thrives in full sun and will also tolerate part shade.
Does it flower as well as other Abelia varieties?
Yes, it produces abundant flowers throughout the warmer months, attracting bees and butterflies.
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