Abelia x grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' ~ Mardi Gras Glossy Abelia ornamental-grass Prefers full sun in cooler

Prefers full sun in cooler climates

The Red Buckeye is a great choice for small landscapes or as an understory tree in larger landscapes

fragrant flowers that have a lemony scent

Plum Magic Crape Myrtle is a semi-dwarf shrub with a dense rounded habit

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Abelia x grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' ~ Mardi Gras Glossy Abelia ornamental-grass Prefers full sun in coolerMardi Gras Glossy Abelia is a compact evergreen shrub with lightly arching branches and small variegated foliage on bright red stems that turn brown with age. The green leaves with cream edging emerge with a bright pink flush and the variegated edges earn a golden bronze tone in fall. Small, softly fragrant shell pink flowers dust the plant from summer into fall attracting bees and butterflies. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well drained