Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' is a striking semi-evergreen shrub with various foliage colors. It also produces white flowers that attract butterflies and bees and is well suited for landscaping or as a hedge or border plant. With proper care, it can grow to 2 to 3 feet tall or more. Abelia prefers well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant.
Common Name |
Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' PP16988
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Genus
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Abelia
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Family
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Caprifoliaceae
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Order
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Dipsacales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
20°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Red-orange
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Semi-Evergreen
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Is Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Abelia 'Kaleidoscope', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
autumn
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Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Native Region |
Find out where the Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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