Abelia 'Edward Goucher' Abelia 'Edward Goucher'

ABOUT
'Edward Goucher' is a compact, bushy shrub flowering on many somewhat arching stems. One of the 'glossy' abelias it has semi-evergreen foliage with a bronze tinge when young. The abundant flowers are lilac-pink while the calyx lobes surrounding them are bronze-tinged enhancing the bloom colour. A well-proved resilient plant
About this plant
Names
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Synonyms
abelia 'Edward Goucher'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Semi-evergreen
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 8. May need hard pruning (Group 6) every 3 to 4 years
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free