Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' | Kaleidoscope Glossy Abelia

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DESCRIPTION
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is a vibrant, semi-evergreen shrub renowned for its ever-changing foliage and delicate flowers. The variegated leaves emerge in spring with shades of green and yellow, transitioning to golden hues with orange and red tints as autumn approaches. From late spring through fall, it produces small, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers that provide a soft contrast to its colorful foliage.

This cultivar is a variant of Abelia x grandiflora, bred for its unique, year-round display of foliage color and extended bloom time. 'Kaleidoscope' is prized for its compact form and dynamic seasonal interest, making it a versatile choice for borders, low hedges, or container gardens where it brings brightness and texture to any landscape.

DESCRIPTION
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is a vibrant, semi-evergreen shrub renowned for its ever-changing foliage and delicate flowers. The variegated leaves emerge in spring with shades of green and yellow, transitioning to golden hues with orange and red tints as autumn approaches. From late spring through fall, it produces small, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers that provide a soft contrast to its colorful foliage.

This cultivar is a variant of Abelia x grandiflora, bred for its unique, year-round display of foliage color and extended bloom time. 'Kaleidoscope' is prized for its compact form and dynamic seasonal interest, making it a versatile choice for borders, low hedges, or container gardens where it brings brightness and texture to any landscape.

 

  • Family: Caprifoliaceae
    Height: 2–3 feet
    Width: 3–4 feet
    Foliage Color: Variegated leaves with golden yellow edges and green centers in spring and summer, turning orange and red in fall
    Flower Color: Small, tubular white flowers surrounded by pinkish-red calyces
    Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
    Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
    Water Requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; light pruning to shape in late winter or after flowering
    Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
    Wildlife Attractors: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

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