Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' | Variegated Evergreen Shrub | Color Changing Foliage | Yellow Green Orange Leaves | Compact Landscape Plant

Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is one of the most colorful evergreen shrubs available, prized for its ever-changing foliage that shifts from bright yellow and green in spring to vibrant orange and red tones in fall and winter. This compact, mounding shrub provides year-round interest and produces delicate, fragrant white flowers from summer through fall.

Its tidy growth habit and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for borders, foundation plantings, containers, and mixed landscape beds. Drought tolerant once established and resistant to deer, 'Kaleidoscope' is a favorite for adding lasting color to gardens of all sizes.

Key Features

• Life Cycle: Evergreen Shrub
• Foliage Color: Yellow, Green, Orange, Red
• Flower Color: White with Pink Tones
• Plant Height: 2–3 feet
• Spread: 3–4 feet
• Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
• Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded, Mounding
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Hardiness Zones: 6–9
• Characteristics: Variegated Foliage, Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flowers, Low Maintenance, Four-Season Interest

Uses

• Foundation plantings and landscape borders
• Accent shrub for year-round foliage color
• Container gardens and patio planters
• Low hedges and edging
• Cottage and pollinator gardens

Planting Partners

• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Loropetalum
• Nandina 'Firepower'
• Boxwood
• Dwarf Hydrangea varieties

Care Tips

• Plant in well-draining soil.
• Best foliage color develops in full sun.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots.