In contrast, the leaves of ‘Kaleidoscope’ consist of smaller green blotches which occupy approximately 50% of the entire leaf surface, this area is surrounded by yellow (spring and summer) or orange and red margins (fall) which approximately occupy the remaining 50% of the leaf surface (U.S. The leaves of these three variegated selections are predominantly green, some 70-85% of the leaf surface is green with a relatively uniform and slender white or cream-yellow margin. 9,698), Abelia × grandiflora ‘Conti’ (P.P 8,472) and Abelia × grandiflora × Abelia chinensis ‘Mardi Gras’ (P.P.
The three closest comparison variegated Abelia selections are Abelia × grandiflora ‘Sunrise’ (P.P. Hardy to USDA Zone 6 ‘Kaleidoscope’ was discovered in 1997 by Randy Lindsey, Locust, NC, as a single variegated branch sport on an individual of Abelia × grandiflora ‘Little Richard’, a non-variegated selection. Abelia Kaleidoscope is a selected form of the popular and hardy Abelia shrub.
HARDY ABELIA KALEIDOSCOPE IMAGE FULL
Light Needs Full Sun to Part Shade USDA Zones USDA Zones 6a - 9b mature dimensions 2-3 H x 3-4 W This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 6b Not Your USDA Zone Click here to change. Sun, full sun enhances vibrancy of the foliage colors, reportedly the foliage does not scorch in full sun will tolerate shade. Kaleidoscope is as versatile as it is colorful, with chameleon-like foliage that changes with the seasons, from golden yellow in spring to orange-red in fall. Flowers white, fragrant, tubular, blooms in summer and into fall.
Leaves simple, opposite, glossy, variegated yellow with a green center spring and summer then in the fall a combination of golden-yellow, orange and fiery-red.
Broadleaf evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub, compact and dense low mounding to 24-30 inches (~60-75 cm) tall by 36-42 inches (~90-105 cm) wide with bright red stems.
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