Abelia ×grandiflora 'Mardi Gras'

Abelia × grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' is a branch sport of Abelia grandiflora x chinensis. It was selected by Rick Crowder of Hawksridge Nursery in North Carolina. 'Mardi Gras' was patented on October 5, 2004 under the patent number PP15,203.

It is a compact and low-growing shrub that grows to about two to three feet tall and about four to five feet wide. It is hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 9. It should be planted in full sun.

'Mardi Gras' is known for the following traits. The foliage is green with white variegation, with new foliage emerging pink. The flowers are a pink-white color. The overall habit of the plant is compact and low-growing. Additionally, it has red-bronze stems.

It may be confused for Abelia x grandiflora 'Radiance' but can be distinguished in that 'Radiance' does not have any pink coloration to its foliage or flowers, as 'Mardi Gras' does.