Kaleidoscope Abelia
Overview: An abelia grown for its variegated gold-and-green foliage that turns fiery orange-red in fall, with white blooms.
Mature size: Varies by cultivar, from 2–3 ft. compact forms to the species' full 5–8 ft..
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade; flowers best in full sun
Flowering season: Late spring through fall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9
Water needs: Average; drought-tolerant once established
Special features: Foliage color shifts noticeably through the seasons, from gold-green in summer to orange-red in cooler weather. Versatile, easy-care, long-blooming evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub; reddish new growth and exfoliating bark on older wood add interest; blooms on new wood, so prune anytime; essentially pest- and disease-free
Wildlife value: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Botanical name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
Category: Shrubs & Trees
