Southern Living? Kaleidoscope Abelia Shrub - Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'

Southern Living® Kaleidoscope Abelia Shrub (Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope')

This exceptional ornamental shrub transforms your landscape with foliage that shifts through an amazing palette of colors across the seasons. Summer brings golden-yellow and chartreuse tones to the glossy leaves, while cooler fall temperatures ignite deep crimson hues that brighten winter gardens. When you buy Southern Living® Kaleidoscope Abelia online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in a proven performer that delivers season-long visual interest and abundant trumpet-shaped white blooms.

Landscaping Uses

Plant this shrub in foundation beds, mixed borders, or as a standalone specimen where its color transitions become a focal point. The abundant fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the growing season, making it ideal near seating areas where you can enjoy visiting pollinators. It performs beautifully in warmer climates and thrives in landscapes where reliable, low-maintenance shrubs are needed.

Specifications

Height: 4–6 feet
Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full to partial sun (4–6 hours daily)
Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-drained
USDA Zones: 6–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Year-round color that shifts from sunny yellow tones in summer to rich red shades in fall
• Prolific white flowers with subtle pink blush attract hummingbirds and butterflies all season long
• Heat and humidity tolerant—bred to perform in challenging Southern conditions
• Arrives from our nursery with a strong root system and superior branching for immediate landscape impact

Planting & Care

Choose a location with full to partial sun and well-drained soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, position your shrub, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly to settle roots. Water deeply at the base when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. In early spring, apply a balanced fertilizer according to package directions to support vigorous growth and flowering. Minimal pruning is needed, though you may shape the shrub after flowering to encourage dense branching.