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Abelia x grandiflora Kaleidoscope

Abelia x grandiflora Kaleidoscope
Glossy Abelia

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Hello, I planted the abelia in October 2023. It didn't take. The plant died.

Anne-Marie, 20/04/2024

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The Abelia grandiflora Kaleidoscope is a shrub that boasts a stunning variegated habit and its foliage colour changes constantly. The leaves start off green with yellow variegation but transform into reddish-orange during autumn. It produces beautifully scented white-pink flowers throughout summer. You can highlight its beauty by planting it as a standalone or in groups, in borders, as a free-form or pruned hedge.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Abelia grandiflora Kaleidoscope is a stunning plant with variegated foliage that changes colours throughout the year. It starts with yellow variegation on green and then turns reddish-orange in autumn. The plant produces beautiful, fragrant pinkish-white flowers throughout the summer.

This bush has a shrubby habit and a slightly flattened shape and is perfect for planting in groups or with other bushes. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in containers.

 



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Abelia x grandiflora Kaleidoscope (Flowering) Flowering
Abelia x grandiflora Kaleidoscope (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to October
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour variegated with yellow

Botanical data

Genus

Abelia

Species

x grandiflora

Cultivar

Kaleidoscope

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Other common names

Glossy Abelia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference75332

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Planting and care

It requires little maintenance and can be grown in sunny or semi-shady locations. The ideal planting mix is half compost/half garden soil, and it is a hardy plant.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil

Care

Pruning instructions Prune damaged tips to maintain a manageable shape in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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