However, as deer will inevitably enter the picture, he will start by recommending an evergreen shrub that deer don’t like. It’s called glossy abelia (Abelia x grandiflora). It bears small pink or white flowers attractive to butterflies almost continuously from spring through fall.
How tall do Abelia Kaleidoscope grow?
2 to 2.5 ft. tall
‘Kaleidoscope’ grows 2 to 2.5 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide. Its smaller size makes it suitable for growing in patio containers.
Is Kaleidoscope Abelia a perennial?
Abelia×grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ is hardy to USDA Zone 5 as an herbaceous perennial and stem hardy to USDA Zone 6.
What grows well with Kaleidoscope Abelia?
Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ PP #16,988
| Botanical Pronunciation | a-BEE-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh |
|---|---|
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Barberry (Berberis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) |
What plants will not be eaten by deer?
Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers with a toxicity that deer avoid. Deer also tend to turn their noses up at fragrant plants with strong scents. Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, and lavender, as well as flowers like peonies and bearded irises, are just “stinky” to deer.
Are impatiens deer resistant?
Deer often target impatiens (Impatiens spp.), and they have been known to cause severe damage to these beautiful flowering annuals. Plant flowers that deer tend to dislike near the impatiens such as the annual floss flower (Ageratum houstonianum) or the herb mint (Mentha spp., USDA zones 4 to 9).
Does Abelia need pruning?
For general maintenance, prune Abelia in late winter or early spring. Abelia blossoms on new wood, so avoid pruning after spring growth begins. Prune Abelia to maintain size and shape beginning in its third growing season.
How tall does Abelia get?
The glossy abelia grows to a height of 3–6′ and a spread of 3–6′ at maturity.
Do you cut back Abelia?
Cutting back abelia plants isn’t strictly necessary. The best time for pruning glossy abelia shrubs is late winter or very early spring, before it’s started to grow. Glossy abelias produce flowers on new growth, so if you cut back anything after the growing season has started, you’re cheating yourself out of flowers.
What kind of plant is Kaleidoscope Abelia?
It is an extremely versatile and hardy plant. This dwarf abelia is frost, drought, and heat tolerant, and deer resistant. From mixed beds to mass plantings to containers, this semi-evergreen plant brings distinctive charm to any of your landscaping needs.
When to apply controlled release fertilizer to Kaleidoscope Abelia?
Controlled release fertilizer should be applied in the winter or early spring. Spacing for the Kaleidoscope Abelia, should be planted at minimum four feet, center on center. This spacing applies to uses such as border, mass, hedge, ground cover, or near other plants. Click here for more information on plant container sizes.
What are the colors of the Kaleidoscope tree?
The attractive, evergreen foliage provides three seasons of distinct color: greenish-yellow in the spring, gold in the summer, and beautiful burnt reds in the fall. Adding to its showy appeal, ‘Kaleidoscope’ also adds small, white blooms throughout the summer months.
Which is the best type of Abelia to plant?
Like many other varieties of abelia, ‘Sunshine Daydream complements its showy foliage display with a mass of fragrant white flowers during the summer. ‘Sunshine Daydream’ is low-maintenance and can even tolerate a bit of heat and drought. For more information, check out the listing on our Plant Finder tool.
