Description
A hybrid between Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora, Abelia × grandiflora 'Edward Goucher' belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. This compact shrub is valued for its decorative foliage, long flowering season and pleasant fragrance.
Adult height: 1 metre
Adult spread: 1.20 metres
Habit: Bushy, dense, slightly spreading
Foliage: Semi-evergreen; bronze young shoots turning dark green, then coppery in autumn
Flowering period: June to October
Flowers: Clusters of small tubular pink‑lilac bell-shaped flowers, fragrant, followed by persistent reddish bracts
Fruits: Small discreet achenes
Hardiness: Down to –18 °C
Exposure: Full sun or light partial shade
Soil: Ordinary, well-drained, tolerant of limestone
Tolerance: Good drought resistance once established
Period: Autumn or spring
Preparation: Loosen soil, add compost or planting mix if needed
Spacing: 1 to 1.20 metres
At planting: Regular watering to encourage rooting
At maturity: Moderate watering during heatwaves
When: Late winter or after flowering
Advice: Remove awkward branches to maintain a rounded shape; lightly thin the centre
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Locations: Shrub borders, low flowering hedges, slopes, containers for terraces
Recommended plant associations:
Shrubs:
Perennials:
Sensitivities: Generally healthy; occasional aphids in spring
Prevention: Ensure good air circulation, avoid excess watering
Plant in full sun for maximum flowering, mulch to reduce watering, prune lightly in late winter, water moderately after planting, and add compost in spring to support vigour.
Easy to cultivate and resistant to diseases, the Edward Goucher glossy abelia will adapt to any type of soil, installed in the sun, it will develop quickly to compose pretty beds or flowering hedges until the first frosts.
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