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Abelia grandiflora 'Edward Goucher

Common Name: '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
Width:	3-5'
Height:	4-6'
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zone:	5–9
Deer Resistant:	Not verified
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Butterflies, Bees
Bloom Time:	Late Summer, Early Fall
Landscape/Use:	Mass Planting, Hedge
Flower Color:	Rose
Leaf Color:	Dark Green
Fall Color:	Dark Orange