Botanical Name: Abelia grandiflora 'Ed Goucher'
Common Name: Ed Goucher abelia
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character semi-evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape sprawling, arching plant somewhat more open and lower than A. grandiflora
Height 3-5'
Spread 3-5'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors half-shade to full sun
Soil takes most any soil – prefers slightly acid
Hardiness hardy – all zones
 
Morphology:
Leaves simple pinnate, opposite, ovate to 1-1/2" long – margins entire (not serrate as A. grandiflora)
Flowers March-November, small, tubular pink to lavender coppery, showy bracts (usually only 2) persistent after bloom
Fruit small capsule – rare
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
filler, mass plantings, accent plant, good hedge or screen material, good in informal and large landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning head back long branches – do not shear cut
Pests/Diseases scale
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: cultivar
Family: Caprifoliaceae

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