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Edward Goucher glossy abelia - Abelia grandiflora Edward Goucher
  • Edward Goucher glossy abelia - Abelia grandiflora Edward Goucher
  • Edward Goucher glossy abelia - Abelia grandiflora Edward Goucher

Edward Goucher glossy abelia - Abelia grandiflora Edward Goucher

Abelia grandiflora Edward Goucher

The Abelia Edward Goucher is a small half evergreen shrub with a bushy and compact habit, its young foliage is bronze in color becoming shiny dark green thereafter, then copper in autumn.

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Description

Height at maturity 1M/1M50
Spread at maturity 1M20/1M50
Exposure sun
Flowering period June to October
Hardiness -18°C
Origin Asia

Edward Goucher glossy abelia – Abelia × grandiflora 'Edward Goucher'

Origins

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.

Description

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 – soil

Exposure: Full sun or light partial shade
Soil: Ordinary, well-drained, tolerant of limestone
Tolerance: Good drought resistance once established

Planting

Period: Autumn or spring
Preparation: Loosen soil, add compost or planting mix if needed
Spacing: 1 to 1.20 metres

Watering

At planting: Regular watering to encourage rooting
At maturity: Moderate watering during heatwaves

Pruning

When: Late winter or after flowering
Advice: Remove awkward branches to maintain a rounded shape; lightly thin the centre

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

Uses

Locations: Shrub borders, low flowering hedges, slopes, containers for terraces
Recommended plant associations:

Shrubs:

  • Caryopteris clandonensis to extend summer flowering
  • Deutzia 'Mont Rose' for pink tones

Perennials:

  • Avoine géante to lighten borders
  • Blue early-flowering columbine to reinforce summer blues
  • Euphorbia des vallons for warm tones and texture

Disease protection

Sensitivities: Generally healthy; occasional aphids in spring
Prevention: Ensure good air circulation, avoid excess watering

Growing tips

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.

Caractéristiques

  • Common name : Edward Goucher glossy abelia
  • Family : Caprifoliaceae
  • Category : shrub
  • Spread : 1M20/1M50
  • Foliage : half evergreen
  • Color of flowers : pink
  • Use : isolated - shrubbery - flowering hedge
  • Soil : rich and well-drained
  • Habit : compact
  • Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
  • Enemies : nothing to report
  • Possible diseases : resistant to diseases

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