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Kaleidoscope Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
Pronunciation: a-BEE-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #02834
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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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover, Hillside |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Barberry (Berberis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) |
| Care Instructions | Provide 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. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Barberry (Berberis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide 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.
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.