Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
Kaleidoscope Abelia
Kaleidoscope Abelia is a compact mounding evergreen shrub with brilliant red stems. The variegated foliage is medium green with bright, golden yellow margins creating a striking kaleidoscope of color. Showy clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers emerge on new wood in summer. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Height: |
2’ - 2.5’ |
Spread: |
3’ - 3.5' |
Spacing: |
3’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Dieback may occur if temperatures drop below 10 degrees. Prune as needed in winter or spring.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens Ground Cover, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Barberry, Pittosporum, Agapanthus
IMAGES: Michael Rivera, Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Kaleidoscope Abelia x grandiflora, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by Jennifer Snyder, Kaleidoscope
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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