Abelia x grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' ~ Mardi Gras Glossy Abelia ornamental-grass Plum Magic Crape Myrtle is

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

First Lady Rose is a vigorous yet compact reblooming deciduous shrub with an upright mounding habit and dark green foliage

fragrant flowers that have a lemony scent

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Abelia x grandiflora 'Mardi Gras' ~ Mardi Gras Glossy Abelia ornamental-grass Plum Magic Crape Myrtle isMardi 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