Radiance Abelia

Abelia x grandiflora 'Radiance' Plant Patent #21,929 The Radiance is a glossy type with bicolor foliage and is low maintenance, disease resistant, and quite a beautiful addition to any yard, garden, or front porch. With it's simplistic nature, the Radiance keeps color all year as the medium green changes to a silvery green through the season. White flowers in mid-season compliment the multicolored foliage to provide a little extra 'radiance.'  Deer resistant.   Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC Ornamental Characteristics Category Flowering Shrub Foliage Type Evergreen Height 2' - 3' Spread 4' - 5' Shape Compact/Rounded Primary Foliage Color Variegated Seasonal Foliage Color Variegated Flowering Season Mid-Summer to Fall  Flower Color White  Environmental Characteristics Growth Rate Moderate Sun Preferences Sun to part shade Water Preferences Average; Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. Cold Hardiness Zone 6 -