Abelia grandiflora 'Edward Goucher'

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Pink Abelia

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Information by: Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Dave Ryder

Description

This medium-sized evergreen shrub blooms all summer, displaying small, pink bell-shaped flowers.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Bronze, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.