{"product_id":"kaleidoscope-abelia","title":"Kaleidoscope® Abelia","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Kaleidoscope® Abelia for a front foundation or mixed border where foliage color matters more than big flowers. The tradeoff is winter hardiness: in colder inland NH or ME, choose a tougher shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront foundations with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-focused mixed borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer-browsed suburban plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarmer, protected New England sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold inland NH or ME exposures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet, heavy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal hedges needing height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want foliage color first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tidy border shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer browse is a concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour site gets harsh winter wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a privacy screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe soil stays soggy after rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe variegated foliage does most of the work, with white flowers adding a softer finish later in the season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in at a reasonable pace, but it is not the shrub to buy for instant coverage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt usually needs light shaping rather than heavy pruning, as long as it is not forced into a tight formal hedge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts compact habit fits well near entries, walks, and smaller planting beds without constant cutting back.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is not built for privacy or property-line screening, so use it where color matters more than coverage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend Kaleidoscope® Abelia for protected foundation beds, not exposed winter corners. Give it decent drainage and avoid treating it like a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6a-9b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded, mounding, arching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it has white flowers, but the foliage is the main reason to plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the color hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor is best with brighter exposure; too much shade can dull the variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill deer eat it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has good deer resistance, but no shrub is ignored under every condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"15-18 in","offer_id":42223679864917,"sku":"PGNE-31111","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24-30 in","offer_id":42631104233557,"sku":"PGNE-31112","price":26.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/H131-14.jpg?v=1773903518","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/products\/kaleidoscope-abelia","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}