Abelia  X grandiflora 'Confetti'

Variegated glossy abelia (Abelia  × grandiflora 'Confetti') ah-BEE-lee-ah ex gran-dih-FLOOR-ah Synonyms:  Abelia rupestris 'Confetti' Genus:  Abelia

'Confetti' offers finely textured medium green foliage variegated with creamy white and pink. Pale pink tubular flowers appear in late summer or fall. This rounded, semi-evergreen shrub grows to about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide.

Care: 

Provide fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Propagation: 

Root soft, greenwood cuttings in early spring or harder, semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.

Problems: 

Anthracnose, leaf spots, powdery mildew, and fungal roots rots may occur.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Fragrant Flowers, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink, White Foliage Color Variegated Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Specimen Plant/Focal Point Style Cottage Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Shrubs