Abelia X grandiflora 'Kaleidescope'
Kaleidescope Abelia
Description
Hybrid cross Abelia. Foliage is very variegated, yellow & chartreuse. Flowers are white. A lower growing cultivar, 2-3' x 3-4'. Exposure is sun to part sun.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Bronze, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.