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Colorful Flowering Shrubs for Sun: Abelia Varieties

Abelia x grandiflora cultivars offer glossy leaves, May–Oct bloom, and colorful foliage. 'Edward Goucher' is compact. Variegated types: 'Canyon Creek', 'Mardi Gras', 'Kaleidoscope'. Smaller stature but long blooming.

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