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Magic Daydream Abelia - 1 Gallon
SKU:
1879610
UPC:
014949452578
$24.99
- Glossy, green-and-white variegated foliage with pink highlights—colorful and eye-catching all season.
- Fragrant blooms from summer into early fall that shift from white to soft pink for extended interest.
- True dwarf form: a tidy 2 ft. × 2 ft. mound—perfect for borders, groundcover drifts, and containers.
- Easy-care evergreen (in mild climates); waterwise once established and tolerant of coastal exposure.
Magic Daydream Abelia (Abelia × grandiflora ‘Opstal103’, PP28,472) is a compact, colorful shrub that delivers fragrance and four-season appeal in a small footprint. Shiny, variegated leaves edged in silver-white—and often kissed with pink—create a luminous backdrop for summer-to-fall flowers that sweetly scent patios and pathways. With its naturally neat, mounded habit and strong performance in full to partial sun and enriched, well‑drained soil, this Monrovia exclusive is an easy choice for borders, containers, and vibrant low hedges.
Plant Description
Dwarf, evergreen abelia with glossy green leaves broadly edged in silver‑white and splashed with pink on new growth. Flowers open white and blush to pink, adding soft color over a long season.
Habit & Size
Naturally mounded and compact; moderate growth to about 2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide—easy to fit along walks, in front borders, or as a bright groundcover mass.
Flowers & Fragrance
Sweetly scented, tubular blooms appear from summer into early fall; individual flowers age from white to pink, extending the color show.
Foliage Highlights
Large, glossy leaves hold their variegation from spring through winter in mild regions; pink tones are most pronounced on fresh growth and during cooler spells.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun. Bright light enhances variegation and bloom; afternoon shade is welcome in hotter climates.
Water & Soil
Provide enriched, well‑drained, slightly acidic soil. Water deeply and regularly the first season to establish; once established, it prefers regular moisture but tolerates short dry spells.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 6–9; evergreen in mild climates and semi‑evergreen where winters are colder—offer protection from harsh winter winds in the coldest areas.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; attracts pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant; suitable for coastal exposure and erosion control on gentle slopes.
Landscape Uses
Low hedge or edging, colorful groundcover mass, front‑of‑border accent, patio and balcony containers, and bright foundation plantings.
Care & Pruning
Prune in late winter to early spring to shape (blooms on new wood). Feed with a controlled‑release, acid‑forming fertilizer in early spring. Refresh mulch annually to conserve moisture.
Spacing & Planting
Space plants 18–24 in. apart for a continuous ribbon or 24–30 in. for informal groupings. Plant slightly high in well‑drained soil and water to settle.
Container Tips
Use a high‑quality, well‑drained potting mix in a 12–16 in. wide container. Position in full to partial sun; water when the top 1–2 in. of mix are dry.
Awards & Patent
Silver Medal at Plantarium (2017). U.S. Plant Patent PP28,472.
- Glossy, green-and-white variegated foliage with pink highlights—colorful and eye-catching all season.
- Fragrant blooms from summer into early fall that shift from white to soft pink for extended interest.
- True dwarf form: a tidy 2 ft. × 2 ft. mound—perfect for borders, groundcover drifts, and containers.
- Easy-care evergreen (in mild climates); waterwise once established and tolerant of coastal exposure.
Magic Daydream Abelia (Abelia × grandiflora ‘Opstal103’, PP28,472) is a compact, colorful shrub that delivers fragrance and four-season appeal in a small footprint. Shiny, variegated leaves edged in silver-white—and often kissed with pink—create a luminous backdrop for summer-to-fall flowers that sweetly scent patios and pathways. With its naturally neat, mounded habit and strong performance in full to partial sun and enriched, well‑drained soil, this Monrovia exclusive is an easy choice for borders, containers, and vibrant low hedges.
Plant Description
Dwarf, evergreen abelia with glossy green leaves broadly edged in silver‑white and splashed with pink on new growth. Flowers open white and blush to pink, adding soft color over a long season.
Habit & Size
Naturally mounded and compact; moderate growth to about 2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide—easy to fit along walks, in front borders, or as a bright groundcover mass.
Flowers & Fragrance
Sweetly scented, tubular blooms appear from summer into early fall; individual flowers age from white to pink, extending the color show.
Foliage Highlights
Large, glossy leaves hold their variegation from spring through winter in mild regions; pink tones are most pronounced on fresh growth and during cooler spells.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun. Bright light enhances variegation and bloom; afternoon shade is welcome in hotter climates.
Water & Soil
Provide enriched, well‑drained, slightly acidic soil. Water deeply and regularly the first season to establish; once established, it prefers regular moisture but tolerates short dry spells.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 6–9; evergreen in mild climates and semi‑evergreen where winters are colder—offer protection from harsh winter winds in the coldest areas.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; attracts pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant; suitable for coastal exposure and erosion control on gentle slopes.
Landscape Uses
Low hedge or edging, colorful groundcover mass, front‑of‑border accent, patio and balcony containers, and bright foundation plantings.
Care & Pruning
Prune in late winter to early spring to shape (blooms on new wood). Feed with a controlled‑release, acid‑forming fertilizer in early spring. Refresh mulch annually to conserve moisture.
Spacing & Planting
Space plants 18–24 in. apart for a continuous ribbon or 24–30 in. for informal groupings. Plant slightly high in well‑drained soil and water to settle.
Container Tips
Use a high‑quality, well‑drained potting mix in a 12–16 in. wide container. Position in full to partial sun; water when the top 1–2 in. of mix are dry.
Awards & Patent
Silver Medal at Plantarium (2017). U.S. Plant Patent PP28,472.
