ABELIA FRANCIS MASON

Abelia Francis Mason is a compact evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant golden-yellow variegated foliage and masses of fragrant pale pink to white flowers. It is an excellent choice for borders, mixed shrub beds, low hedging, and feature plantings, bringing year-round colour and attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. Growing to approximately 90–120cm tall and 90–120cm wide, this hardy, low-maintenance shrub flowers from late spring through autumn, providing long-lasting seasonal interest.

Care Guide

Type: Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Shrub

Sunlight: Full Sun to Semi-Shade. The brightest foliage colour develops when grown in full sun.

Water: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Spacing: Plant 90–120cm apart to allow each shrub to develop a full, rounded shape with good air circulation.

Frost: Frost Hardy. Established plants tolerate frost well, although young growth may be lightly damaged by severe frosts before recovering with fresh spring growth.

Maintenance: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape, encourage fresh variegated growth, and promote repeat flowering.