Abelia 'Edward Goucher'

A very handsome small to medium sized, semi-evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and clusters of tubular lilac pink flowers in summer.

As a semi-evergreen shrub this tends to be evergreen in mild winters but can loose some of its leaves in very cold periods.

Excellent for planting as part of a low maintenance mixed border, growing in a container or against a wall or fence.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Most well drained soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Abelia 'Edward Goucher' requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: July - October
• Flower Colour: Lilac pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Abelia 'Edward Goucher'grows to be a small or eventually medium sized shrub with arching branches.

• Height: up to 1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) 
• Spread: 1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)

• Pruning: Abelia 'Edward Goucher' should be pruned in late spring to the required shape/size or remove any dead or damaged wood if required.