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Beginner
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1.5m
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1.3m
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Frances Mason'
Other names: Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason', Abelia 'Frances Mason'
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Genus: Abelia
Variety or cultivar: 'Frances Mason' _ 'Frances Mason' is a semi-evergreen, medium-sized shrub with glossy, golden yellow and green leaves. It has small, soft pink, trumpet flowers in summer.
Abelia x grandiflora 'Frances Mason' is: Evergreen
Flower: White, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage: Variegated, Green, Golden-yellow in All seasons
Fragrance: Perfumed flowers
Habit: Bushy, Spreading
Abelia x grandiflora 'Frances Mason' (Abelia 'Frances Mason' ) will reach a height of 1.3m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in autumn or spring in well-drained soil, in a position protected from cold winds. Best to plant against a wall or in a full bed where neighboring shrubs provide shelter.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Michelle Holliday
We moved into a new house and the Francis Mason hedge have been neglected for 3 years while the house was empty. I now need to prune the size down with about 60cm - can I do this and how do I do this. It is now spring in South Africa.
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- Posted: Tue. 6th September 2011 06:28
- Last reply: Tue. 6th September 2011 11:09
Question from
robin reardon
Hi
I have a couple of Dicksonia Antartica Tree Ferns and was wondering where the best place is to but feed for them. None of my local garden centres stock any liguid Tree Fern Feed.
Regards
Robin
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- Posted: Wed. 1st September 2010 15:57
- Last reply: Thu. 2nd September 2010 16:17
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