
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 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| 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 |