Botanical name

Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason'

Common name

Francis Mason Abelia, Golden Abelia

Description

Abelia ‘Francis Mason’ is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its golden-yellow foliage that provides year-round interest. The glossy leaves emerge bright golden-yellow and mature to a lime-green with golden highlights, offering a beautiful contrast in mixed plantings. Small, lightly fragrant, tubular white-pink flowers bloom from late spring through autumn, attracting pollinators and adding seasonal charm. With its tidy mounded form and vibrant foliage, it’s an excellent choice for low hedging, borders, and containers. Its moderate growth rate and dense habit make it easy to maintain and shape, even with minimal pruning.

Flower Colour

White with pink tinge

Flower Period

Late spring through autumn

Fruiting

N/A

Location

Thrives in full sun to part shade. Prefers a well-draining soil and suits a wide range of garden styles from formal borders to relaxed cottage gardens.

Care

Abelia 'Francis Mason' is low maintenance and tolerates a variety of soil types as long as drainage is good. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a compact shape and encourages new growth. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring for best results. Drought tolerant once established and frost hardy in most regions.

Mature Size

1.5 m high x 1.5 m wide

Pot sizes and plant height approximate (above pot);

200mm | 60cm

**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

Some quick facts about this plant:

	Full Sun
	Part Shade
	Moderate Watering
	Ideal for Pots
	Flowering
	Frost Tolerant
	1.5 m
	1.5 m