Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia is a stunning shrub with yellow foliage that grows up to 3-4 feet tall. It thrives in growing zones 6-9 and is grown using sustainable practices.
Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia
Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora 'Lemon Lime Radiance') is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is known for its stunning variegated foliage and fragrant flowers. It is a hybrid of the Korean Abelia and the Glossy Abelia, and it is known for its compact growth habit and easy care.
Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia can grow up to 3-4 feet tall and wide, making it a good choice for small gardens and landscapes. It has a dense, branching habit and glossy, variegated foliage that is yellow with green margins. The leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall. Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia blooms in mid-summer to fall, and its flowers are small and white with a pink tinge. The flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia is relatively low-maintenance and easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. However, it can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia is also quite drought-tolerant once established.
Here are some tips for growing Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia:
- Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil.
- Plant the shrub in the spring or fall.
- Water the shrub regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the shrub to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to shape the plant.
Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia is a beautiful and versatile addition to any landscape. It can be planted as a single specimen shrub, in groups, or as a hedge. Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia is also a popular choice for foundation plantings and borders.
Here are some creative ideas for using Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia in your landscape:
- Plant a Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia shrub as a focal point in your yard or garden.
- Use a Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia shrub to create a privacy screen or hedge.
- Plant a Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia shrub in a group with other shrubs and trees to create a mixed border.
- Plant a Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia shrub near a pond or water feature to create a tranquil and inviting space.
- Plant a Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia shrub in a container on your patio or deck.
No matter how you choose to use it, the Lemon Lime Radiance Abelia shrub is a beautiful and valuable addition to any landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 6-9
Mature Height: | 2 to 3 Feet |
Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
Mature width: | 6 to 8 Feet |
Botanical Name: | Citrus aurantifolia |
Harvest Time | August to December |
Year to Bear | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |