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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckles) |
| Origin: China (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Parentage: (A. x grandiflora x A. shumannii) |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Abelia 'Edward Goucher' (Pink Abelia) - This is an evergreen shrub that grows 4-6 feet tall and as wide in mild climates. The glossy 1/2 to 3/4 inch long leaves clothe arching branches, foliage is bronze tinged when young. From early summer until fall an abundance of lilac pink bell shaped flowers with orange throats are produced. Fall color is enhanced by bronzing of foliage and persistent copper colored flower sepals. Looks best when pruned selectively although tolerant of hard shearing. Can be cut to the ground to encourage new long arching branches. Plant in full sun to light shade. Low water needs along coast but look best with moderate irrigation. Hardy to 15 F. It can be used as a shrubby border or as a screen. It is similar to A. grandiflora but it is not as tall and it has pink flowers and finer textured foliage. Abelia is a genus of up to 30 species with a disjunct distribution of eastern Asia and southern North America (Mexico). The name honors Dr. Clarke Abel, a physician and author who discovered the Abelia chinensis in China in 1816. We grew this durable and attractive shrub from 1979 until 2007.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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