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Meet the Breeder
Valérie Pouillart
MUCHO GUSTO®
Abelia
Abelia × grandiflora
'Muabd'
PPAF; CBRAF
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- Fragrant
- Petite shrub
- Variegated foliage
- Description
A variegated abelia with everything that you want, both easy care and color. Mucho Gusto® abelia is a strong grower thanks to its solid root system. This new variety features stable variegation with its silver-green foliage outlined by a creamy-white margin. Its beautiful white flowers alongside the foliage will brighten up your landscape and will waft a soft fragrance all summer long.
- USDA Zone
- 6 - 9 (-10°F/-23°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 2 - 3.5'
- Width
- 3 - 5'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Variegated
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Abelia are adaptable to a range of soil types and will tolerate periods of dry soil. Best growth is in moist, well-drained soils; benefits from mulch in the lansdcape.Pruning
Prune in early spring if necessary. Trimming in summer removes flowers but will encourage colorful new growth.Uses
Abelia is an excellent choice for general landscaping. May be used as a specimen, low hedge, or in perennial gardens/mixed plantings.Growing Tips
The hotter your location, the more Mucho Gusto will benefit from some shade.Features: Foliage interest, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators
Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Variegated foliage
Features: Foliage interest, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators
Filters: Botanical genus: Abelia, Common name: Abelia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Variegated foliage