Abelia, Grandiflora Kaleidoscope Abelia
An ever-changing mix of foliage color and bloom. It’s a woody plant that has new foliage in the spring that radiates with bright yellow color against a green leaf center.
- Summer: The bright yellow variegation matures to a striking golden yellow and plant stems deepen to a showy red
- Mid Summer: Light pink flower buds open to produce a stream of small, white, tubular flowers that keep on blooming into fall
- Fall: Brilliant foliage of bright oranges and fiery reds
- Protect from winter windDrought tolerant once established
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
- Easy to grow
- Adapts to most conditions
- Prune in late winter/early spring to shape
- Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer
Characteristics and Attributes:
Color: White Shades
Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Zone: 6-8
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Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Mass Planting
- Fall Color
- Fragrant
- Long Blooming
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Foliage Color:
- Yellow
- Red
- Multi-Color
- Burgundy
- Variegated
- Orange
- Chartreuse
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Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
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Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
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Habit:
- Mounding
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Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
