Abelia grandiflora 'Edward Goucher

'Edward Goucher Abelia

‘Edward Goucher’ Abelia is an elegant, multi-branched deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub known for its sweetly fragrant, lavender-pink, funnel-shaped flowers accented by orange-yellow throats. Glossy, ovate deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop to the blooms.

Flowering begins in mid-summer and continues into fall, filling the garden with a light, pleasant fragrance. The plant develops a compact, spreading habit, typically reaching 5 ft wide × 6 ft high.

‘Edward Goucher’ performs best in full sun, though it tolerates partial shade, and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil.

Size



Width: 5 ft



Height: 6 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–9



Best Uses


Flowering hedge



Mass plantings



Foundation plantings



Accent shrub in mixed borders



Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Rose

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Orange

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Landscape use

Hedge, Mass Planting

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No