Kaleidoscope Abelia

Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' PP #16,988

Pronunciation: a-BEE-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #02834
6-9

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Bright, golden yellow variegation on medium green leaves along with brilliant red stems creates a striking kaleidoscope of color. A low, compact selection that works well as a foundation plant, low hedge, or for use in patio containers. Plant en masse as a groundcover or for dramatic year-round color. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom TimeSummer through early fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitCompact
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover, Hillside
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsMaiden Grass (Miscanthus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Barberry (Berberis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus)
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained, acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water but tolerates dry spells, particularly in cooler regions. Protect in northern climates. Prune in late winter to early spring to shape, and apply a controlled-release fertilizer.
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Bloom TimeSummer through early fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitCompact
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover, Hillside
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsMaiden Grass (Miscanthus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Barberry (Berberis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained, acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water but tolerates dry spells, particularly in cooler regions. Protect in northern climates. Prune in late winter to early spring to shape, and apply a controlled-release fertilizer.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.