Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' P.P. 16,988
Discovered in Locust, NC in 1997. Kaleidoscope Abelia is a broadleaf evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub with a low, compact, mounding habit.
Note: Full Sun will enhance the vibrancy of its red-tinged, variegated foliage, which offsets its pure white flowers.
Low Maintenance: Needs little pruning
* Deer Resistant *
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Other Beneficial Pollinators
Photos courtesy of our growing friends at Flowerwood Nursery in Mobile AL, Southern Living Plant Collection & Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Semi-evergreen |
| Height |
2' - 4' |
| Spread |
3' - 5' |
| Shape |
Mounding |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Dark Green w/Red & Yellow Variegation |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Dark Green w/Red & Yellow Variegation |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
White |
Attracts Pollinators
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Yes
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average:Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
5 to 9 |
