Looking for a dwarf, easy care evergreen shrub that flowers and provides yearlong color? Kaleidoscope is as versatile as it is colorful, with chameleon-like foliage that changes with the seasons, from golden yellow in spring to orange-red in fall.
Border, Coastal, Container, Cottage/Informal, Garden Bed, Mass planting, Slope
Plant Type
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Exposure
Full coastal sun to part shade in hotter climates
Special Feature
Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Variegated Foliage, Water-wise, Winter / Fall Foliage Color, Year-Round Interest
Feature
Outstanding year-round foliage color, small white blooms
Flowering Season
Summer to Fall
‘Kaleidoscope’ Plant Care
Water Needs
Low Water Once Established/Water-wise
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced slow-release each spring
Pruning
Prune in early spring before first flush
Soil
Well-drained soils
Planting Instructions
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.