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Pepinieres Minier
La Ménitré, Maine et Loire, France

TRES AMIGOS®

Abelia

Abelia × grandiflora

'Mincautri'

PP#33,457; CBRAF

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  • Variegated foliage
  • Fragrant flowers
  • Deer resistant
Description

A remarkable abelia from Minier Nursery in France with tricolor foliage in shades of green, cream and pink, tinged with yellow in spring. Fragrant white flowers appear continuously throughout summer, and its compact habit suits it ideally to mixed borders, cottage-style gardens, or containers on a terrace or balcony.

USDA Zone
6 - 9 (-10°F/-23.3°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
3 - 5'
Type
Semi-evergreen
Bloom Time
Summer-fall
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Variegated
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

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 landscape.

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 Tres Amigos will benefit from some shade.

  • Grower Sheet: Tres Amigos™ Abelia Grower Sheet

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Fall interest, Foliage interest, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Semi-evergreen

    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: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Fall interest, Foliage interest, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Semi-evergreen

    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