Great Plant Pick: Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ This gold-variegated abelia is transformed by a kaleidoscope of colors over the course of the year. by Richie Steffen Saturday, January 5 ...

The Kaleidoscope Abelia is a dwarf shrub that grows to about 2.5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It is a variegated abelia that offers extraordinary color for the southern landscape and beyond.

Abelia "kaleidoscope" is a selection of the plant abelia grandiflora that has been popularly grown in Australia since the 1960s, and it stands out like a beacon in the landscape with its almost ...

The other abelia that I am very fond of is the abelia x grandiflora "kaleidoscope." This abelia is one of the smaller types of shrubs, growing up to only 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide.

Abelia Kaleidoscope can adjust to a range of temperatures, but the ideal range is between 60 and 75ºF. These shrubs can survive temperatures as low as -10ºF, but hard frosts will cause damage.

Commonly known as glossy abelia, its Latin name is Linnaea x grandiflora; it was previously known as Abelia x grandiflora. Abelia has been described as a tough plant.

Abelia is a full-figured shrub, growing 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It can be jammed into a tight garden spot by shearing, which the plant tolerates with good humor.