- Kaleidoscope abelia:
Botanical name: Linnaea grandiflora
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide
Bloom time: Summer through Early Fall
Hardy zone: Zones 5-9
Flower color: white
Foliage color: golden yellow in the spring and orange-red in the fall
Growth rate: about 1 – 2 ft a year
Pruning instructions: Shape the plant every 2 months during growing season
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: Border, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover, Hillside
Light needs: 4 – 6 hours of sunlight a day
Special features: Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Watering instructions: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Fertilizing instructions : Use 10-10-10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loamy or sandy
Companion plants: spirea, maiden grass, weigela, phlox, irises
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
