{"product_id":"col-2l-abe-fra-masx1","title":"Abelia Francis Mason – 1x Large, Outdoor Garden Ready Plant. Supplied in Peat Free \u0026 Well-Rooted 2L Pot. Golden Variegated Foliage \u0026 Blush-Pink Summer Flowers for Bright, Year-Round Border Structure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraceful, long-flowering Abelia shrubs are prized for their elegant structure, seasonal colour and low-maintenance performance—ideal for borders, hedging, courtyard planting and year-round garden interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbelia varieties are valued for their arching, fountain-like growth habit and extended flowering season, producing delicate, tubular blooms from midsummer through autumn. Whether it’s the golden-variegated foliage of ‘Francis Mason’ or the glossy green leaves of Abelia × grandiflora, both offer strong ornamental appeal with soft, flowing structure. These high-performing, semi-evergreen shrubs typically reach 1–2 m tall and wide, forming rounded frameworks that provide both seasonal colour and permanent garden structure in borders, hedging schemes and feature planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur plants are professionally grown in high-quality peat-free compost and freshly delivered directly from our UK nursery in Yorkshire, in plastic-free, giftable packaging. Supplied as large, well-established 2-litre plants, they feature dense, fibrous root systems and strong branching structure, ensuring fast establishment, reliable growth and long-term performance in a wide range of garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eAbelia\u003c\/i\u003e (including \u003ci\u003eAbelia × grandiflora\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abelia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Litre \/ 17cm Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1–2 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1–2 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded, Arching, Fountain-Like Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer to Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but Well-Drained Soil (tolerates a range of soil types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment; once established, moderately drought-tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy \/ Semi-evergreen (may lose some leaves in colder conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Hedging, Foundation Planting, Courtyard Gardens, Structural Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Accelopack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55509130150273,"sku":"COL-2L-ABE-FRA-MASX1","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/0854\/7722\/files\/file_e3ec5d8d-1979-434c-9001-afc46b79f3af.png?v=1775641429","url":"https:\/\/www.hopeplants.com\/products\/col-2l-abe-fra-masx1","provider":"Hope Plants Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}