Description
Ed Goucher Abelia is a Butterfly Magnet!
Abelia Edward Goucher or Pink Abelia is considered a semi-evergreen flowering shrub. In warmer climates, it may only lose a few of the outer most leaves. Its fragrant, long lasting flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds making it a pollination magnet!
| Sunlight | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Mature Height | 3-4 Feet |
| Mature Width | 4-5 Feet |
| Botanical Name | Abelia grandiflora ‘Edward Goucher’ |
USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ed Goucher considered an evergreen?
Ed Goucher Abelia shrubs are semi-evergreen. In areas with extended temperatures below freezing, this Abelia will lose most of the outer leaves.
Is Ed Goucher Abelia deer resistant?
It's fragrant flowers will attract hummingbirds & butterflies but deer usually leave them alone.
How big does Ed Goucher Abelia get?
At maturity, Ed Goucher Abelia shrubs will get 3 to 4 feet tall and wide.
Are Abelia fast growing?
Ed Goucher, like most Abelia varieties, are considered to have a moderate growth rate. In ideal growing conditions, the average new growth per year is 12 to 18 inches.
Wisconsin
