Buy Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'

Scientific Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-10b

4" | $15

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Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' plant details

Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with chartreuse, gold, green, red and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold, green, red and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is a pretty little scrub cultivated for its dazzling foliage and long lasting fragrant flowers. Foliage is small, oval, glossy and variegated. Expect more flowers in full sun. Spring's display is yellow and lime-green turning golden yellow in summer then takes on fall's fiery oranges and reds. Long lasting, fragrant white tubular flowers bloom in profusion from late spring to fall. Awesome in small gardens, as a specimen, informal hedge and in a container. Blooms on new wood so prune during dormancy. Low maintenance. Drought tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

For a colorful, low maintenance accent or container plant, this compact 2-3' evergreen shrub can't be beaten with its bright yellow and green foliage turning bright orange-red in fall with pink-white flowers. S-PSh PP16988

By: Forestfarm

This semi-evergreen shrub has yellow, chartreuse, pink and green foliage with pink flower buds and white flowers. Fall foliage is also lovely, with the leaves turning to red, orange, gold and green! Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' 3' - 4'. A very colorful, compact ornamental shrub to add color to a landscape. Leaves are a variegated yellow and green which can turn red and deep orange during the fall. In summer 'Kaleidoscope' has small white flowers which will attract butterflies to a garden. Drought tolerant and easy to grow, 'Kaleidoscope' is relatively pest free and requires little mantinance. Prun out older branches in spring to encourage new growth. With its compact, rounded form 'Kaleidoscope' is perfect for containers, as a formal or informal hedge to line borders or paths, or in a small spaced garden as an accent plant.