Abelia x grandiflora 'Gold Spot'

Abelia x grandiflora 'Gold Spot'

 

Abelia x grandiflora 'Gold Spot'

Common name:           

Synonyms:                  Abelia x grandiflora 'Aurea', Abelia x grandiflora 'Goldsport', Abelia x grandiflora 'Gold Strike'

Plant Family:                Caprifoliaceae

Type:                         shrub, semi-evergreen

Growth rate:                     medium,  height x width:  1.2 x 1.2 m. (3' 11" x 3' 11")

Growth habit:               bushy

Main season of interest:              Summer

Predominant colours:     leaf ~    golden

                                flower ~ pink

Position:                           full sun, partial shade

Soil:                                   dry, clay, pH preference: Any, pH tolerance: Any

Hardiness:                        minimum temperature -5°C (23°F), USDA Zone 8 to 10

Description:

Glossy foliage of entirely golden yellow leaves. Pale pink flowers in summer.

Cultivation:

Fertile, well drained soil. Full sun or a little shade. Needs a fairly sheltered, location with some protection from cold winds.

If required, lightly prune back shoots after flowering.

Propagation:

By greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.

Design and Use Notes:

Shrub borders.