Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ is a standout ornamental shrub known for its vibrant, ever-changing foliage. New growth emerges bright yellow with soft green centers, transitions to golden tones in summer, and finishes the season with fiery reds and oranges in fall. Compact and mounding, it fits beautifully in containers, borders, or mass plantings. It’s semi-evergreen in warmer zones, drought-tolerant once established, and blooms with delicate white, fragrant flowers from summer through fall.
Hardy to Zones: 6-9
Flower Color: White
Foliage: Yellow, green, golden, red, orange
Type: Perennial
Habit: Compact, mounding
Height: 24-36”
Width: 24-36″
Flower Timing: Spring to fall
Heat Tolerance: Full sun to part shade
Patented: Open Market
Uses: mixed borders, mass plantings, or as a colorful foundation shrub