Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’
$16.95 – $24.95
Low maintenance, fast-growing evergreen shrub which provides you with colour all year round. In Spring, soft pink flowers emerge which are bee attracting.
Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’
Abelia Kaleidoscope is a small, hardy, fast-growing, evergreen shrub with variegated foliage. In spring and summer the small, pointy leaves are bright yellow with a green centre. In autumn the foliage turns bright orange and then to a fiery red in winter. Soft pink flower buds appear in spring, and white flowers develop throughout summer and autumn. Abelia Kaleidoscope has low water requirements once established. Abelia requires occasional watering during dry spells.
- Position: Full sun – Part shade
- Height: 70cm
- Width: 90cm
* Can be pruned any time of the year to maintain desired shape and size.
Planting Tips:
Make sure to prepare the soil before planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to condition and revitalise tired soil. Make sure to blend compost/manure with the pre-existing ground, mixing thoroughly. Once the ground has been prepare, dig a hole that is broader, but not deeper, than the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots. If planting into a pot, make sure the container selected is large enough for the plant selected. Never pot a plant into a container that is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.