mexican abelia abelia 'Edward Goucher. Plant in autumn or spring in well-drained soil, in a position protected from cold winds. Evergreen to semievergreen. The foliage is very similar to the glossy variety but is tinged with bronze when emerging as new growth. The Edward Goucher Pink Abelia shrub has an arching, vase-like habit and grows at a moderate rate of speed. Suggested uses. Edward Goucher Abelia. Flowers May to June until frost. The nectar rich blossoms of Abelia attract butterflies, hummingbirds, be abelia floribunda. Height: 150cm (59"). Abelia 'Edward Goucher' (Pink Abelia) - This is an evergreen shrub that grows 4-6 feet tall and as wide in mild climates. Edward Goucher Abelia is a longtime favorite of many gardeners. abelia.mediumH.jpg. View Abelia 'Edward Goucher' Glossy Abelia information and find which nurseries grow Abelia 'Edward Goucher' Glossy Abelia in the US and Canada. Neutral: On Jul 29, 2002, Trish from Jacksonville, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: Semi-evergreen foliage. Zones US, MS, LS, CS; USDA 6-9. (George Weigel) Q: I'm thinking of planting a short row of 'Edward Goucher' abelia evergreen shrubs across … Resembles Abelia x grandiflora but is less hardy, lacier, and more compact, to 35 feet tall and wide. Cultivation. It produces glossy green and ovate 2-inch long leaves. Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Wallside and trellises. View Great Alternative Plants. Edward Goucher' Abelia - Great for Borders, Bees, and Butterflies Evergreen. Abelia x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher' (Abelia 'Edward Goucher') will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years. Abelia x ‘Edward Goucher’ A showy evergreen shrub that has lavender-pink to purple-pink, bell-shaped blooms appearing spring to fall. Abelia in flower. During fall, it puts on a colorful show as the foliage changes to an eye-catching purplish-bronze and persists for several months for those living in its warmest hardiness range. The glossy 1/2 to 3/4 inch long leaves clothe arching branches, foliage is bronze tinged when young. Edward Goucher Abelia. Cloaked in bright green leaves throughout summer, Abelia 'Edward Goucher' turns to muted shades of bronze with the onset of autumn. Blooms on new wood, so prune to the ground in late winter or early spring.This is a hybrid crossed between A. x grandiflora and A. shumannii introduced in 1911 by Edward Goucher of the United States Department of Agriculture. This RHS AGM variety is a popular choice for cottage garden borders and makes an pleasing hedge too. Edward Goucher Abelia produces large lilac-pink flowers in abundance from late spring to fall on this medium-sized Abelia with rich dark glossy green spring and summer foliage that becomes bronze in fall and winter. Easy to grow and tolerant of most soil types. A hybrid of Abelia Grandiflora, ‘Edward Goucher’ is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit of 3 to 5 feet in both height and width. 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