A constantly renewed kaleidoscope, much appreciated by gardeners.
This evergreen shrub with variegated foliage, light green and golden yellow in spring, is coming into young orange coloured shoots turning to scarlet red at the end of summer up to winter. These shades can vary according to the position, climate and type of soil.
Its growth is dense and even.
The lightly fragrant white flowers, from June to September-October, stand in beautiful contrast to the purple stems.
Must be protected in regions with cold winters.
Trophies:
Bronze Medal at PLANTARIUM 2006 (Boskoop - NETHERLANDS)
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
A constantly renewed kaleidoscope, much appreciated by gardeners.
This evergreen shrub with variegated foliage, light green and golden yellow in spring, is coming into young orange coloured shoots turning to scarlet red at the end of summer up to winter. These shades can vary according to the position, climate and type of soil.
Its growth is dense and even.
The lightly fragrant white flowers, from June to September-October, stand in beautiful contrast to the purple stems.
Must be protected in regions with cold winters.
Trophies:
Bronze Medal at PLANTARIUM 2006 (Boskoop - NETHERLANDS)
Plant details
- Position
- Sunny, partial-shade
- Habit
- compact,buissonnant
- Hardiness
- hardy (-15°C)
- Foliage
- evergreen
- Scent
- scented flowers
- Flowering period
- 06 - 10
- Flowering colour
- white
Selected by :
Randall Dale Lindsey
PBR / European PBR :
EU 25403
Protection :
European P.B.R - Protected variety, propagation without license is strictly forbidden
Licensed propagators
(wholesale)
(wholesale)
Garden Tips
Use :
'Kaleidoscope' is very well suited for small gardens, planters and balconies.
Type of soil :
Draining soil.
Care :
Must be protected in regions with cold winters. Cut back lightly the tips of the shoots at the end of winter.