Abelia × 'Edward Goucher'
Edward Goucher Abelia

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Clusters of lavender-pink flowers; 3/4" long; funnel-shaped; blooms from May to September
 Foliage Notes:
Dark green leaves from late spring to summer; purplish-bronze color during fall; up to 1.25" long
 Stem Notes:
Brownish-red stems
 Fruit Notes:
Brown achenes during fall; inconspicuous
 Ultimate Height:
3-5 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3-5 feet
 Bloom Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Average, medium, well-drained soil
 Maintenance:
 Ecological Functions:
  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 389
  • Foundation 198
  • Hedge 269
  • Specimen 622
  • Fall Color 226
  • Showy Flowers 50

    • Additional Information

    3 Abelia × 'Edward Goucher' found

    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12022_00318*AHORT
    22022_00318*BHORT
    32022_00318*CHORT

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