Landscape Full Grown Kaleidoscope Abelia

X grandiflora the most common garden species produces shiny semi evergreen leaves in colder zones while retaining year round color in warmer regions. Abelia x grandiflora kaleidoscope plant patent 16 988.

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Landscape full grown kaleidoscope abelia

Abelia x grandiflora kaleidoscope pp16988 looking for a dwarf easy care evergreen shrub that flowers and provides year long color. Foliage abelia kaleidoscope has exquisitely variegated leaves of vibrant green centers and bright yellow edges in spring followed by golden yellow foliage in summer. It is evergreen in usda zone 7 and warmer.

It will grow in shade but the colors just won t be as vibrant. A low compact selection that works well as a foundation plant low hedge or for use in patio containers. These low compact evergreen shrubs can grow 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide.

Prune as needed to maintain its shape. Emerging bright yellow and lime green in spring its glossy oval leaves turn golden yellow in summer before taking on glowing orange and fiery red hues in fall. Flowers form on new wood so pruning will not hurt your flower yield.

Abelia shrubs abelia grandiflora have attractive foliage which partially accounts for their longtime use in the landscape. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn t necessarily require facer plants in front. Plant your kaleidoscope abelia in full sun for the best color.

Kaleidoscope was discovered by kent bell of marshville north carolina in 1997 as a variegated branch sport of abelia x grandiflora little richard. During fall the leaves transform into fiery reds oranges greens and yellows. Changing color over the seasons abelia grandiflora kaleidoscope glossy abelia is a dwarf variegated semi evergreen shrub.

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