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Abelia X grandiflora 'Kaleidescope'

Kaleidescope Abelia

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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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.