Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' (3 Gallon)

‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia – A Colorful Classic That Shines All Year Long
True to its name, the ‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia offers a shifting display of color that delights in every season. From soft spring greens to golden summer foliage and fiery red-orange tones in fall, this compact shrub brings a little magic to the garden—like stained glass catching the sunlight. Introduced for its vibrant, variegated leaves and tidy habit, ‘Kaleidoscope’ has quickly become a Southern garden favorite for borders, beds, and containers alike.

Where It Grows Best
Perfect for USDA zones 6–9, this easy-care beauty thrives in full sun to part shade. It’s wonderfully heat-tolerant, humidity-hardy, and adaptable to a variety of soils. Whether you’re softening a foundation bed, lining a walkway, or brightening up a front porch planter, this Abelia is a dependable standout.

Growth Pattern
‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia grows in a naturally rounded, compact shape—typically 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. Its dense, semi-evergreen foliage is variegated with creamy yellow, green, and pink tones through the warmer months, deepening into brilliant red hues as autumn arrives. From mid-summer to fall, dainty white tubular flowers bloom in clusters, bringing butterflies and soft fragrance to the air.

Care Instructions

• Light: Full sun to part shade (brightest colors in full sun)

• Water: Moderate needs; water regularly until established

• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of clay and poor soils once rooted

• Feeding: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer

• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed—shape lightly after flowering if desired

• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators, deer-resistant

The ‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia brings year-round interest with the kind of low-maintenance grace every Southern gardener appreciates. It’s cheerful, colorful, and perfectly well-mannered—like a good guest at a garden party. Whether you’re filling in a flower bed or dressing up your porch, this Abelia brings a little joy to every corner it touches.