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Mardi Gras Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’) stands out with its colorful leaves edged in creamy yellow and bright green centers that shift with the seasons. This deciduous shrub produces clusters of small, trumpet-shaped pink flowers from late spring to fall, attracting pollinators and adding lasting color to the landscape. Growing 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, Mardi Gras thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to various soil types. It’s drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, and requires minimal pruning, making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, borders, and mixed beds.
This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.
Variegated foliage with pink trumpet flowers spring through fall
Borders, foundation beds, pollinator gardens, mixed shrub beds
Low
Non-toxic
Low — minimal leaf and flower drop
Low — light pruning after flowering if desired
This section covers practical care information for homeowners.
Moderate — prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some drought
Well-drained soils; adaptable to various soil types
Moderate once established
High — rarely browsed
High — generally trouble-free
