Linnaea, Glossy Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'

Linnaea

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Linnaea (LIN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
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Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Semmes, Alabama

Calistoga, California

Ceres, California

Fresno, California

Quartz Hill, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Santa Barbara, California

Oldsmar, Florida

Thomson, Georgia

Paulina, Louisiana

Dickerson, Maryland

Grasonville, Maryland

Monkton, Maryland

Arden, North Carolina

Beaufort, North Carolina

Greensboro, North Carolina

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Locust, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina(3 reports)

Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Bristol, Tennessee

El Paso, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Chesapeake, Virginia

Glen Allen, Virginia

Lorton, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Waynesboro, Virginia

Kirkland, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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Lorton, VA | October 2014 | positive

I have one in the ground and one in a pot. Both have survived. The one in the pot was planted is about 2 years old now and overwintered...Read More

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Eldersburg, MD | September 2011 | neutral

Does not grow in northern Maryland either. All 7 of my plants died to the ground in winter. About half of them came back in the spring fo...Read More

D
Glen Allen, VA | March 2010 | positive

Rooted from Fall cuttings wonderfully!

S
Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | June 2009 | negative

I planted 2 of these last fall and neither survived the winter. The zone rating may be wrong.

J
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

What a wonderful shrub!! Yellow, chartruse, maroon, pink and green foliage.....pink flower buds w/ white flowers....I love this lovely shrub!!

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