Abelia × Grandiflora ‘Francis Mason’ (Golden Abelia)
Abelia × Grandiflora ‘Francis Mason’ (Golden Abelia)
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Abelia × Grandiflora ‘Francis Mason’ (Golden Abelia) is a vibrant ornamental shrub prized for its golden-yellow and green variegated foliage, creating year-round colour and texture in the garden. Its graceful arching habit gives it a soft, natural shape, making it ideal for borders, low hedging, feature planting, and mixed garden beds. New growth may emerge with warm coppery tones, adding extra seasonal interest before maturing into bright golden foliage.
During the warmer months, Golden Abelia produces delicate white to pale pink tubular flowers that add a light and elegant floral display. These blooms are attractive to pollinators and pair beautifully with the plant’s colourful foliage. Hardy, versatile, and low-maintenance, this shrub is an excellent choice for customers wanting a reliable garden performer that offers long-lasting colour, soft structure, and seasonal flowers with minimal care.

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Mature height
1–1.5 m
Mature width
1–2 m
Spacing
1–1.5 m apart for general planting; 80 cm–1 m apart for a denser low hedge
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen to semi-evergreen
Foliage
Golden-yellow and green variegated foliage with coppery new growth; white to pale pink flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer to autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade; best foliage colour in full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prune lightly after flowering or in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
Root System
Generally non-invasive, suitable for garden beds, borders, low hedging, and near pathways with appropriate spacing