The Edward Goucher Abelia is a graceful and versatile addition to any landscape, boasting elegant, arching branches adorned with clusters of fragrant, lilac-pink flowers that bloom from spring through fall. This compact, semi-evergreen shrub is cherished for its year-round interest, including its glossy, dark green foliage that transitions to a bronzy-purple hue in the fall, adding both color and texture to gardens and borders. With its adaptability to various soil types, its moderate growth rate, and its appeal to pollinators, the Edward Goucher Abelia is an exceptional choice for bringing charm and beauty to outdoor spaces.
Unique Plant Features:
- The Edward Goucher Abelia offers an extended blooming season, providing a continuous display of fragrant, lilac-pink flowers from spring through fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden.
- Unlike many deciduous shrubs, the Edward Goucher retains much of its attractive, glossy green foliage throughout the year, making it an excellent option for creating year-round visual interest.
- This shrub demonstrates tolerance to a range of soil conditions, including clay and loamy soils, providing flexibility for gardeners in diverse geographic regions.
- With a moderate growth rate and a more compact size compared to other Abelias, the Edward Goucher variety is well-suited for smaller gardens, urban landscapes, and mixed borders, where space may be limited.
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Sunlight Full Sun/Partial Shade
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Mature Width
6-7 ft
Mature Height5-6 ft
Growing Zones6, 7, 8, 9