Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
Kaleidoscope Abelia
Evergreen, Semi-evergreen Shrub
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope', with its vivid variegation and overall golden color makes a big impact in the garden.
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:
Colorful, Glossy / Shiny
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:
Deer Resistant, Bees, Butterflies, 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
Plant Combos
Foliage Combo for Sun with Abelia and Juniper, Enlivened by Summer Blooms
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Small Space
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Foliage-driven Garden Plan with Summer Blooms
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
7, 8
Lush Purple, Cool Blue, and Sunny Yellow Foliage and Flower
Focus:
Color Theme, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
6, 7, 8
The Warm Glow of Foliage and Flower
Focus:
Color Theme
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Mixed Border with Excellent Evergreen Structure
Focus:
Color Theme, Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening, Saving Water, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Filtered Sun, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part 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
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Low-maintenance Plant Combo Offering Color Through the Seasons
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Sun-Loving Combination with Zippy Foliage & Flower
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Privacy and Screening, Saving Water
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
7, 8, 9