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 BRONZE ANNIVERSARY™     Abelia x 'Rika1' ppaf

 

Seasons of color as the foliage emerges a unique bronze-orange color and then matures to an attractive lime-gold as the season progresses. White blooms emerge in spring and intermittently throughout the summer. A very strong bloomer.

Hardiness:  USDA Zone 6

Bloom Time:  Spring - Fall

Bloom Color:  White

Foliage Color:  In the spring the foliage emerges an attractive copper and as summer progresses the leaves turn a bright yellow to lime green

Size:  3-4 ft

Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade

Soil:  Prefers acidic, well-drained, moist soil.

Pruning: In late fall or early spring, blooms on new growth

 
 

 

Watering: Medium moisture

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds

Type: Semi-evergreen in the South

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. 

Uses: shrub or perennial border, containers, winter gardens

Breeder:  Rika Bronsther of Long Island New York

Available: At better garden centers. Garden Centers can book finished plants from a Proven Winner ColorChoice Gold Key Grower.

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