Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' | Kaleidoscope Glossy Abelia
DESCRIPTION
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is a vibrant, semi-evergreen shrub renowned for its ever-changing foliage and delicate flowers. The variegated leaves emerge in spring with shades of green and yellow, transitioning to golden hues with orange and red tints as autumn approaches. From late spring through fall, it produces small, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers that provide a soft contrast to its colorful foliage.
This cultivar is a variant of Abelia x grandiflora, bred for its unique, year-round display of foliage color and extended bloom time. 'Kaleidoscope' is prized for its compact form and dynamic seasonal interest, making it a versatile choice for borders, low hedges, or container gardens where it brings brightness and texture to any landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is a vibrant, semi-evergreen shrub renowned for its ever-changing foliage and delicate flowers. The variegated leaves emerge in spring with shades of green and yellow, transitioning to golden hues with orange and red tints as autumn approaches. From late spring through fall, it produces small, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers that provide a soft contrast to its colorful foliage.
This cultivar is a variant of Abelia x grandiflora, bred for its unique, year-round display of foliage color and extended bloom time. 'Kaleidoscope' is prized for its compact form and dynamic seasonal interest, making it a versatile choice for borders, low hedges, or container gardens where it brings brightness and texture to any landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is a vibrant, semi-evergreen shrub renowned for its ever-changing foliage and delicate flowers. The variegated leaves emerge in spring with shades of green and yellow, transitioning to golden hues with orange and red tints as autumn approaches. From late spring through fall, it produces small, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers that provide a soft contrast to its colorful foliage.
This cultivar is a variant of Abelia x grandiflora, bred for its unique, year-round display of foliage color and extended bloom time. 'Kaleidoscope' is prized for its compact form and dynamic seasonal interest, making it a versatile choice for borders, low hedges, or container gardens where it brings brightness and texture to any landscape.
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Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 2–3 feet
Width: 3–4 feet
Foliage Color: Variegated leaves with golden yellow edges and green centers in spring and summer, turning orange and red in fall
Flower Color: Small, tubular white flowers surrounded by pinkish-red calyces
Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; light pruning to shape in late winter or after flowering
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Wildlife Attractors: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
