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Blooms on new wood, so prune as needed in late winter to early spring.In autumn, the yellow turns bright orange, and by winter it is mostly fiery red. In summer the bright yellow changes to golden yellow, and the centres turn deep green. The new growth in spring is bright yellow around the edges with light green in the centre of the leaves. Low maintenance, this plant is generally pest and disease free. Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope is a dwarf hybrid (70 x 90 cm) with ever-changing foliage.Perfect as a specimen plant or in small groupings, as an informal hedge or in containers.Provide a sheltered location to help prevent hard freeze damage. 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.
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Best flower production and leaf coloration in full sun. Kaleidoscope was discovered by Kent Bell of Marshville, North Carolina in 1997 as a variegated branch sport of Abelia x grandiflora Little Richard. A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. 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.'Kaleidoscope'is reported to be the longest-blooming of all the Abelias. Opening from soft pink buds in late spring, an abundance of white, tubular, fragrant flowers covers the entire bush well into fall. The leaf coloration does not burn or scorch in the hottest of weather. 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. Abelia×grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ is suitable for use as a low accent. Abelia×grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ exhibits dense compact habit. Abelia×grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ exhibits fragrant white flowers that bloom from mid summer into fall. Bright, golden yellow variegation on medium green leaves along with brilliant red stems creates a striking kaleidoscope of color. Changing color over the seasons, Abelia × grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' (Glossy Abelia) is a dwarf, variegated, semi-evergreen shrub. Abelia×grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ is 76 cm.