Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Variegated Evergreen Shrub with Color Changing Foliage

Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is a colorful evergreen shrub known for its foliage that changes from yellow and green in spring to orange and red in fall and winter. This compact, mounding shrub grows 2–3 feet tall with a 3–4 feet spread and produces fragrant white flowers with pink tones from summer through fall.

Ideal for borders, foundation plantings, containers, and mixed landscape beds, it is drought tolerant once established and resistant to deer. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in zones 6–9.

Key Features

• Life Cycle: Evergreen Shrub
• Foliage Color: Yellow, Green, Orange, Red
• Flower Color: White with Pink Tones
• Plant Height: 2–3 feet
• Spread: 3–4 feet
• Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
• Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded, Mounding
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Hardiness Zones: 6–9
• Characteristics: Variegated Foliage, Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flowers, Low Maintenance, Four-Season Interest

Uses

• Foundation plantings and landscape borders
• Accent shrub for year-round foliage color
• Container gardens and patio planters
• Low hedges and edging
• Cottage and pollinator gardens

Planting Partners

• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Loropetalum
• Nandina 'Firepower'
• Boxwood
• Dwarf Hydrangea varieties

Care Tips

• Plant in well-draining soil
• Best foliage color develops in full sun
• Water regularly during establishment
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots