Abelia "kaleidoscope"
14577-C17-COP
Abelia "kaleidoscope" is a good plant for small to medium hedges, of beautiful foliage which change of colour depending on the season.
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Abelia "kaleidoscope" is perennial shrub which belongs to the caprifoliaceae family.
The interest of this beautiful plant lies on the marvelous colours of its foliage, which goes from green to yellow, orange or redish.
It is a very good plant for medium size hedges, soft pink o white flowers which stay for long periods of time on the shrub. Glossy pretty leaves.
Althouh it is very tough plant, here are some of the cares rich soils with good drain.
Place it in an area of direct sun or some partial shade.
Resistant to short periods of cold temperatures, however it will lose its leaves and prune will be required by the beginning of spring.
It suffers with temperatures lower than 0ºC. Cover the ground with a layer of bark.
Good for coastal areas but no front line.
Trim them after flowering for cleaning and to keep it with a pretty shape.
Pruning can be made every three or four years to rejuvenate the plant.
Also we shall prune the plant in spring if it has been damaged by low temperatures. We can prune it quite low as it will flower in new branches.
Normally does not have much problem with pests or deseases.
Consulted sources in addition to our experience with this plant:
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14577-C17-COP
Data sheet
- Name
- Abelia x grandiflora
- Origen
- Es una variedad variegada proveniente de la Abelia x grandiflora.
- Height
- Between 0.90-1.00mtr. both in width and height.
- Colour
- Tricolour leaveas which chages colour according to the period of the year. Spring, yellow and green diamond, in summer darkened to a deep green with golden edge. In autumn it changes to green, yellow, orange and red.
- Flowering
- Approximately between May and September
- Location
- The sun or partial shade, although in full sun will have more flowering. In areas of very hot summer it is recommende not to expose it to the midday sun.
- Irrigation
- Moderate. Important do not water over wet and make good drainage.
- Applications
- In groups or to perform hedges. Also as exemplary, even in mallet. Or on slopes to prevent erosion and hold the ground.
- Others
- It suffers when temperatures are lower than 0 º C.
- Note
- Being the product a living plant and depending on the season, this plant could be received, in some cases, not exactly the same as in the photography, but as similar as possible, without impacting on quality of the same.
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