Kaleidoscope Glossy Abelia

Kaleidoscope abelia is a specific abelia x grandiflora hybrid cultivar. X grandiflora the most common garden species produces shiny semi evergreen leaves in colder zones while retaining year round color in warmer regions.

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Kaleidoscope glossy abelia

Abelia grandiflora kaleidoscope glossy abelia grandiflora glossy garden adventures for thumbs of all colors evergreen pitch perfect plants for companion planting sunset abelia grandiflora kaleidoscope glossy kaleidoscope abelia from garden debut twist of lime abelia from garden debut. Abelia x grandiflora kaleidoscope is a dwarf hybrid 70 x 90 cm with ever changing foliage. Newer hybrids are bred for unique foliage color showier flowers and compact sizes more suitable to small urban lots.

To create this unique hybrid abelia chinensis and abelia uniflora were carefully cross pollinated. 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. Plant en masse as a groundcover or for dramatic.

Kaleidoscope is a dense semi evergreen compact shrub with reddish purple stems and foliage that emerges green and yellow turns gold in summer and fiery red to orange for fall and winter. Abelia x grandiflora kaleidoscope kaleidoscope glossy abelia. Kaleidoscope was discovered by kent bell of marshville north carolina in 1997 as a variegated branch sport of abelia x grandiflora little richard.

This low maintenance shrub is true to name creating a stunning display in the landscape. In summer the bright yellow changes to golden yellow and the centres turn deep green. There are other cultivars of abelia x grandiflora but by far the most popular is this one for its colorful hues.

Evergreen yellow on green variegation. Appearance most abelia species have a densely bushy habit often with slightly arching branches and small glossy leaves that taper to a fine point. From late summer small full shaped to tubular white to pink flowers smother the bushes.

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