Ed Goucher Abelia
Overview: A graceful, arching hybrid abelia grown for its long season of small tubular flowers and dependable, low-fuss habit.
Mature size: Approximately 2–3 ft. tall and wide in cooler climates; can reach 4–5 ft. where winters are mild.
Sun exposure: Full sun for best bloom; tolerates partial shade
Flowering season: Early summer through frost
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9
Water needs: Average; drought-tolerant once established
Special features: Lavender-pink flowers cover the plant for months; blooms on new wood, so pruning can be done any time; semi-evergreen to evergreen depending on winter severity; deer resistant; a University of Georgia-era hybrid still widely used in Southern landscapes
Wildlife value: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Botanical name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher'
Category: Shrubs & Trees
