Looking for a dwarf, easy care evergreen shrub that flowers and provides year long color? Kaleidoscope is as versatile as it is colorful, with chameleon-like foliage that changes with the seasons, from golden yellow in spring to orange-red in fall.
Top Questions About Kaleidoscope Abelia
1. Is Kaleidoscope Abelia evergreen?
Kaleidoscope Abelia is a semi-evergreen plant; this means it will retains its leaves through the winter, however, in colder climates, it may drop some of its leaves. To protect Kaleidoscope Abelia from frost and wind damage during winter, cover the shrub with mulch or burlap (not plastic).
2. When to prune Abelia Kaleidoscope?
Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ should be pruned in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. This timing helps shape the plant and encourages healthy new growth. Pruning can be done to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches, as well as to maintain its size and shape. Light pruning throughout the growing season can also be done to keep the plant tidy, but avoid heavy pruning during the summer or fall, as it may reduce flowering.
3. How big do Kaleidoscope Abelia get?
Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ typically grows to be about 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide when it is a full size shrub. It has a compact, mounding growth habit, making it ideal for smaller garden spaces, borders, or as part of a mixed shrub planting. Its size can be easily maintained with light pruning if necessary.
