Abelia are tough, semi-evergreen, flowering shrubs that that work wonderfully as foundation plants. They bloom in the spring and keep their leaves year-round so you'll always have something to show with them! Abelia thrive in the sun, and need well drained soil. Abelia Kaleidoscope has variegated leaves of bright yellow with light green centers and pink buds that open to elegant small white flowers. It's low, mounded, compact habit makes it an excellent plant for containers or in the landscape.