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Miss Lemon Abelia in flower bed
Miss Lemon Abelia in brown Southern Living Pot
Miss Lemon Abelia in flower bed
Miss Lemon Abelia in flower bed
Miss Lemon Abelia in a garden bed of perennials
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Miss Lemon™ Abelia

Abelia Hybrid 'Hopleys'

An outstanding Abelia with bright variegated foliage that is yellow with green centers when young, maturing to ivory and green. Produces a heavy bloom of light pink flowers for a long period of summer and fall.  Deer resistant.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
6a - 9b

mature dimensions

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3′ H x 4′ W
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 7b
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More About Miss Lemon™ Abelia

Bloom/Feature

Bright variegated foliage begins yellow with green centers, maturing to ivory and green. Heavy bloom of light pink flowers Summer to Fall.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -10°F to 0°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Compact Habit, Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Drought Tolerance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Returns Year After Year, Variegated Foliage, Water-wise, Winter / Fall Foliage Color, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

Summer to Fall

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Low Hedge, Mass Planting, Raised Beds

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Feed throughout growing season

Pruning

Shape in early spring before first flush

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 3X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

• Mulch plants

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