Abelia Edward Goucher is a stunning shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and lilac-pink flowers. Grown in zones 6-9, it reaches a size of 3-4 feet.
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' plant
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' is a compact, evergreen shrub that is prized for its glossy, dark green foliage and abundant clusters of lilac-pink flowers. It is a hybrid of Abelia x grandiflora and Abelia shumannii, and it has inherited the best qualities of both parents.
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The leaves of Abelia 'Edward Goucher' are small, oval, and have a slightly serrated margin. The new growth is particularly striking, with a bronze tinge. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs on the stems.
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' blooms from midsummer to fall. The flowers are small, trumpet-shaped, and have five petals. They are borne in clusters at the ends of the branches. The flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' is a low-maintenance shrub that is relatively easy to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The shrub is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during hot, dry weather. Abelia 'Edward Goucher' can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
- Benefits of Abelia 'Edward Goucher':
- Attractive foliage
- Long bloom time
- Fragrant flowers
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Low-maintenance
- Planting and Care:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Well-drained soil is preferred
- Water regularly during hot, dry weather
- Prune to maintain shape and size
- Uses:
- Hedges
- Borders
- Foundation plantings
- Specimen plantings
- Containers
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 3 to 5 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3 to 5 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Abelia x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher' |
| Bloom Time | May to September |
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 3 to 5 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3 to 5 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Abelia x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher' |
| Bloom Time | May to September |
