Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. It can be used either as 'filler' or as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, depending on the height and form of the other plants used in the container planting. Kaleidoscope® Abelia makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water.
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This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. Kaleidoscope® Abelia will grow to be about 30 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. Kaleidoscope® Abelia is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting birds, bees and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Its medium green leaves have sunny yellow. The foliage on the Kaleidoscope Abelia is interesting as it is sophisticated. It makes a great addition to landscapes that are looking for color. This easy to care for is compact, which makes it even more versatile.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. The Kaleidoscope Abelia is a great plant if you are looking for year around color. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Kaleidoscope® Abelia is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. It has attractive gold-variegated green foliage with hints of pink. Kaleidoscope® Abelia features dainty clusters of lightly-scented white tubular flowers at the ends of the branches from mid summer to early fall, which emerge from distinctive pink flower buds. A position in full sun brings out the most vibrant color changes in the leaves, and the best flower display throughout its long season of bloom.This impressive compact shrub has brilliant yellow gold and deep green variegated foliage and lovely white flowers in summer and fall it is resistant to leaf fade and scorch, and will give a dazzling performance all season long Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' is an easy to care for versatile plant, which is frost, drought and heat tolerant, as well as deer-resistant. By late spring, the entire shrub is covered with soft-pink buds that open to white blooms. The winter foliage hangs on better than other abelias.Ībelia 'Kaleidoscope' is reported to be the longest-blooming of all the abelias. In fall the foliage color deepens to shades of orange and fiery red. The variegated leaves do not burn or scorch in the hottest of weather. When summer arrives, the yellow-edged, green leaves turn golden. In early spring the leaves emerge on bright-red stems, displaying lime-green centers and bright-yellow edges. The leaf variegation of 'Kaleidoscope' is colorful and dramatic, changing with each season thoughout the year. 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia is an amazing, color-changing plant, with versatile and easy-care attributes.
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