Solved Shiny variegated leaf evergreen shrub - Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'

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  1. Noushynoo

    Noushynoo Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi all,

    Some help on detecting this shrub would be much appreciated. Close up photo attached).

    There are a number of stunning shrubs planted outside London Westfield shopping centre. I'm not sure what this one is.
    I assume it's evergreen ( I don't go there in winter)?
    This spot gets full sun, it's surrounded by grey granite paving so I presume it likes warmth and dry soil.

    On one of the photos it looks like it will flower.
    It appears to spread out more than grow upright. Not sure if it's been pruned to that shape.

    I'd like to take cuttings if it's hardy. Bit sneaky I know?
     

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    It does look like Euonymous, but very very very shiny, like it's been sprayed with a car polish. I didn't think it is a Aucuba japonica, that has spots on the leaves and berries.

    It is variegated, sorry the photo I chose wasn't showing it. It's very subtle. See another photo attached.
    Thanks all.
     

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    Hi Noushynou, If you Google Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' I think you'll find a match!
     
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      Wow. Brilliant. Thank you. Look forward to the leaves changing colour. Will definitely do some sneaky cuttings.
       
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      :whistle:I'll look the other way......
       
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