Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The glossy green-gold foliage of the Francis Mason Abelia provides interest in spades and that is even before we consider its stunning flowers. Abelia (Linnaea) x grandiflora ‘Francis Mason’ as it is botanically known, produces gold leaves suspended by red stems and white scented flowers from midsummer onwards. These attributes combined with a final size of around 4 feet make this abelia a popular and handy shrub.
In the right conditions, the Francis Mason Abelia is easy to grow and care for and is hardy down to USDA zones 6. Semi-evergreen depending on the location, it is a tough and fast-growing shrub. Francis Mason is well suited for adding to a mixed border or for forming an attractive yet informal low hedge.
Francis Mason Abelia Care
You can grow the Francis Mason Abelia in full sun to partial shade. However, the best foliage color is produced under full sun. It prefers a fertile and free-draining soil and should be watered regularly until established. Feed with a slow-release, general-purpose fertilizer in early spring to support flowering and plant health.
Prune in early spring to shape and remove dead or damaged material. Some old wood can be pruned out each year, or hard prune every 3 to 4 years.
Francis Mason Abelia Spacing
As a mature shrub, the Francis Mason Abelia can reach 3-6 feet tall and wide. A plant spacing of around 48 inches will allow this shrub to fill out over time.
Francis Mason Abelia Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 6 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Upright
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, White
- Flower Description
- Pink, White
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Yellow
- Foliage Description
- Green, Yellow
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Francis Mason Abelia
- Also Known As
- Goldsport, Goldspot, Gold Strike
- Botanical Name
- Linnaea grandiflora 'Francis Mason'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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