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'Edward Goucher' Glossy Abelia Abelia 'Edward Goucher'

Previously known as:

  • Abelia x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher'
  • Linnaea x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher'
Phonetic Spelling
a-BEE-lee-a
Description

The 'Edward Goucher' glossy abelia is a hybrid between Abelia x grandiflora and A. schumannii and was introduced in 1911 by Edward Goucher of the United States Department of Agriculture. It is a deciduous shrub in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). The Genus name honors Dr. Clark Abel an English naturalist and physician.

This shrub will grow 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread and a graceful arching form. In warm winter areas it will grow 4-5 feet tall and be semi-evergreen to evergreen. The 'Edward Goucher' glossy abelia prefers full sun but tolerates some shade in fertile moist well-drained soil. It blooms on new wood so pruning can be done at any time. In late winter to early spring prune any dead or damaged branches. It may die to the ground in cold winter areas.

The pinkish-purple funnel-shaped flowers in clusters appear in summer through fall. The glossy green leaves turn purple/bronze in the fall providing 3 seasons of interest.

Use this plant as a specimen, in a foundation or in a shrub border. Its graceful arching shape makes a great informal hedge.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems. 

More information on Abelia x grandiflora.

See this plant in the following landscape:
West Side Foundation Planting in Cabarrus County
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#showy flowers#deciduous#fragrant flowers#fall flowers#lavender#specimen#shrub#pink flowers#low maintenance#fall interest#erosion control#disease resistant#pest resistant#summer flowers#lavender flowers#children's garden#border planting#partial shade tolerant#hedge#wildlife friendly#accent#long bloom season
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#showy flowers#deciduous#fragrant flowers#fall flowers#lavender#specimen#shrub#pink flowers#low maintenance#fall interest#erosion control#disease resistant#pest resistant#summer flowers#lavender flowers#children's garden#border planting#partial shade tolerant#hedge#wildlife friendly#accent#long bloom season
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Abelia
    Family:
    Caprifoliaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Himalayas, East Asia, Mexico
    Wildlife Value:
    Pollinators will visit the flowers
    Play Value:
    Fragrance
    Screening
    Wildlife Food Source
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    insect pests, diseases, deer
    Dimensions:
    Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Arching
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Fruit Type:
    Achene
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Cyme
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Funnel
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Summer through fall clusters of pink to lavender 5-petaled funnel-shaped flowers with red sepals, orange/yellow throats. individual flowers are 3/4 inch long with 2 persisting sepals once the flower falls off.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Purple/Lavender
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Purple/Lavender
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Obovate
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Dentate
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Glossy green ovate leaves are 1.25" long with entire to dentate margins. The surface has a bumpy appearance. Turns bronze/lavender in the fall.
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Red/Burgundy
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Stem may be brown to reddish
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Coastal
    Patio
    Landscape Theme:
    Children's Garden
    Cottage Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Hedge
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Diseases
    Insect Pests