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Kaleidoscope Abelia

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$78.49
Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun
(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

2-2.5 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

3-3.5 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

6 to 9

Medium green leaves, have bright yellow variegation combined with red stems, it is the addition you’ve been looking for! The Kaleidoscope Abelia is a great plant if you are looking for year around color. This easy to care for is compact, which makes it even more versatile. It makes a great addition to landscapes that are looking for color.

The foliage on the Kaleidoscope Abelia is interesting as it is sophisticated. Its medium green leaves have sunny yellow variegation. Add the foliage to its red stems and you have a kaleidoscope of color all year long. The Kaleidoscope Abelia attracts pollinators, with its petite blooms that appear in the summer and last until the beginning of fall. This Abelia grows to be twenty-four to thirty inches tall and thirty-six to forty-two inches tall. Plant the Kaleidoscope Abelia for its dramatic foliage and year around color. Other uses include hedge planting, mass planting, ground cover, and border planting. It thrives on hillsides and can be used as a filler in containers.

Kaleidoscope Abelia Care

This Abelia should be planted in full to part sun. It needs a minimum of four hours of sun per day. Water needs are average and should be watered more often in times of drought or extreme heat. Soil should be well drained and enriched. Soil Ph should be acidic. If planted in colder climates, mulch in the winter. Pruning to shape can be done in the winter or early spring to shape. Controlled release fertilizer should be applied in the winter or early spring.

Kaleidoscope Abelia Spacing

Spacing for the Kaleidoscope Abelia, should be planted at minimum four feet, center on center. This spacing applies to uses such as border, mass, hedge, ground cover, or near other plants.

Kaleidoscope Abelia Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Flower Color(s): White
Bloom Period: Spring to Fall
Foliage Color(s): Variegated
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun
Height: 2-2.5 Feet
Spread: 3-3.5 Feet
Habit: Compact
Watering: Medium
Features: Disease/Pest Resistance, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Winter/Fall Foliage Color
Scientific Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' PP16988
Common Name: Kaleidoscope Abelia
Brand: Southern Living Plants
SKU:
ABKSC
Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
#3 Pot
>

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

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