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Twist of Lime™ Abelia Linnaea x grandiflora 'Hopley's'

Previously known as:

  • Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopley's'
Phonetic Spelling
LIN-ay-ee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
Description

Twist of Lime™ Abelia is an evergreen hybrid shrub with a compact habit, variegated leaves, and small pink clusters of flowers.  Mass plant it in a a border, as a low hedge, use it along a foundation or in containers.  It tolerates urban and coastal conditions.  

More information on Linnaea x grandiflora.

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Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Twist of Lime'
'Twist of Lime'
Tags:
#evergreen#colorful leaves#mass planting#foundation planting#variegated#border planting#evergreen shrub#urban conditions tolerant#compact habit#container plant#coastal plant
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Twist of Lime'
'Twist of Lime'
Tags:
#evergreen#colorful leaves#mass planting#foundation planting#variegated#border planting#evergreen shrub#urban conditions tolerant#compact habit#container plant#coastal plant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Linnaea
    Family:
    Caprifoliaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Dimensions:
    Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long Bloom Season
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Variegated
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Coastal
    Container
    Slope/Bank
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Hedge
    Mass Planting
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Urban Conditions