ABELIA KALEIDOSCOPE 2L

Description
The Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'(s) (Abelia grandiflora) is a bushy, dense, upright, deciduous shrub with decorative, lanceolate, light green leaves with a creamy white margin. The yellow-red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white, bell-shaped flowers from July to September. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 90 cm.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * attractive red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * yellow-red shoots

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'(s) are light green, lanceolate and have a creamy white margin. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Yellow-red shoots. Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'(s) turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'(s) is a bushy, dense and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 60 - 90 cm wide. It usually grows 15 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Fertilise potted plants: Every 2 weeks from March to September.

Care
Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers appear from July to September. They grow to around 3 - 4 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub

Root
Abelia grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'(s) is a heartroot.