Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
Kaleidoscope Abelia
Evergreen, Semi-evergreen Shrub
Growing Conditions
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Water Needs:
Average
Description
Size: 24 - 30 tall x 24 - 48 wide
Shape / Form:
Rounded
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Birds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Variegated,
Yellow
Fall Color:
Bronze / Copper
Leaf Shape:
Elliptical
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Season:
Summer
Flower Shape:
Trumpet / Tubular
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Container, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant
Wildlife:
Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior:
Well Behaved / Companionable
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Maintenance Tasks:
Prune annually
Plant Combos
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Sun-Loving Combination with Zippy Foliage & Flower
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Low-maintenance Plant Combo Offering Color Through the Seasons
Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Part Shade, Open Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 6 -
Foliage Combo for Sun with Abelia and Juniper, Enlivened by Summer Blooms
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 6 -
Foliage-driven Garden Plan with Summer Blooms
Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8 -
Lush Purple, Cool Blue, and Sunny Yellow Foliage and Flower
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Color Theme
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Exposure: Full Sun, Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Part Shade, Open Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 6 -
Warm Glow of Foliage and Flower
Focus: Color Theme
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Trio of Evergreen Foliage Plants Looks Handsome All Year Long
Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Small Space, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Full Sun, Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 6 -
Mixed Border with Excellent Evergreen Structure
Focus: Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening, Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Color Theme
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Garden Plan for Year-round Good Looks
Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 6