Discovered as a sport from the well known cultivar ‘Little Richard’, ‘Kaleidoscope’ differs from other variegated abelias in that the leaves emerge bright yellow with a light green center in the spring and gradually change to golden yellow with a green center in the summer.

Fall foliage is a combination of golden yellow, bright orange and fiery red and the foliage does not scorch or bleach in full sun. Stem color of new growth is bright red.

‘Kaleidoscope’ is excellent for use as a container plant, low accent plant, or mass planting in the garden since it remains low, mounded, compact, and extremely dense. It grows to 2 to 2.5 feet tall and 3 to 3.5 feet wide.

Best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade and requires little or no pruning. High fertility increases foliage retention in the winter and it prefers acidic, well-drained, moist soil.

Discover Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ this spring and add its brilliant foliage color for your garden.

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Last Updated: 3/13/2007
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