This pastel color will never go out of style!Love it or hate it, the 80’s preppy scene made an indelible mark on the culture. The popped up collars on polo shirts, chinos with dress shoes – but no socks, embroidered animals on grown up clothes. Some things were good and have stood the test of time. Others – not so much. One thing the preppy look taught us, though, was that pastels never go out of style and look good in any situation.Take pink and green, for instance. Classic preppy color combo. Twist of Lime Abelia (‘Abelia X grandiflora ‘Hopley’s’) puts a fresh spin on this color duo and will dress your garden in cool, soft color all year.Low-maintenance and sunny this big, bright shrub stands out from the crowd with lemon and lime colored leaves and pastel pink scented trumpet-shaped flowers. It reaches 4-5’ tall and looks great on its own or massed in your beds and borders.The flowers bloom from summer through fall and the leaves stay green all year. Twist of Lime is the perfect foil for darker leaved plants or pastel colored roses. For a very modern garden, mix it with chartreuse colored plants.Twist of Lime Abelia is the garden equivalent of popping your collar. Go ahead. Show your style. Order today!* Easy care * Variegated leaves * Scented pink flowers * Evergreen.
Category: Abelia Shrubs
Sunny Anniversary® Abelia
Multi-Colored BloomsAbelias are popular shrubs for their vibrant foliage and remarkable flowers, and Sunny Anniversary Abelia is no exception. Its glossy, oval leaves populate the arching branches to provide a rich backdrop for the flower buds that appear in mid-summer. Those adorable buds soon open to trumpet-shaped flowers, resplendent in splashes of yellow, pink and orange that continue to provide their brilliant color well into early fall.Sunny Anniversary’s one-of-a-kind blend of bright, floral colors extends into autumn for a stand-out display amid your other plantings, which by that time are preparing for a winter’s rest.Your Sunny Anniversary Abelia is a deciduous shrub with ornamental features. It will grow up to 4 feet in height with an equal spread, and has a somewhat mounded nature with upright, gracefully-arching stems. Deer tend to leave it alone, but butterflies, bees and hummingbirds will delight you with their frequent visits amid the fragrant blooms.Sunny Anniversary Abelia grows naturally beautiful, but is amenable to pruning if you so desire. Planted en masse in a wildlife habitat area, these decorative shrubs are majestic. Plant just one for a focal point in your yard, or place a few in containers where they can be the most versatile. No matter where you place a Sunny Anniversary Abelia, it’s sure to please.Part of the award-winning Anniversary Series, Sunny Anniversary Abelia is sure to be a “winner” in your yard this year as well!* Multi-colored fragrant flowers* Long blooming* Deer resistant* Drought tolerant.
Pinky Bells® Abelia
Deciduous Shrub with Unique Summer Blooms Pinky Bells is a deciduous shrub with unique summer blooms. It would do well as a foundation planting in your yard or perhaps as a charming container plant for your backyard patio. Your Pinky Bells lives up to its name. This shrub features adorable pendulous flowers that dangle from the stems like little bells from mid-summer to fall. The 5-petalled blooms are a delicate pink and are easily the largest flowers of the Abelia varieties available. Your yard’s hummingbirds and butterflies will appreciate its fragrant presence in your yard as well, and further reward you with their delightful presence. Pinky Bells new growth is red, so even when not in bloom, your Pinky Bells will contribute some added interest to your landscape. Red color in the fall will spice up your autumn yard as well. It also has a gently mounded form so is naturally attractive, but adapts well to pruning if you’d like to shape it a bit. It’s known for having a strong root system and is relatively hardy. Even the neighborhood deer will leave it alone. A lovely shrub with enchanting flowers to provide color year-round, the Pinky Bells is an outstanding choice for your yard this year. *Unique Flowers*4 Season Color*Hardy*Wildlife Interest.