Abelia grandiflora Edward Goucher - AGM

Abelia grandiflora Edward Goucher - AGM

Abelia x grandiflora Edward Goucher is a unique semi-evergreen shrub that stands out with its glossy green foliage and scented pink flowers in late summer. This variety is more compact than the species and boasts strong, dark pink flowers flushed with lilac. It can easily be maintained to a height and spread of 1m, but if left to grow, it can reach up to 2m. The foliage is a dark green with red tips in autumn, adding to its beauty.

What makes this plant even more special is its adaptability to different soil types and positions. It thrives in moist, well-drained, sandy, loam, and chalk soils, and can be planted in full sun to semi-shade. Once established, it is fully hardy (H5) and can withstand temperatures as low as -10 to -15 degrees Celsius.

• Height: Easily maintained to 1m, if left 2m 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1m, if left 2m 
• Foliage Colour: Dark green with red tips in autumn
• Flower Colour: Pink buds and lilac flowers
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk
• Position: Full Sun - Semi Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H5 (-10 to -15)
• Type: Semi Evergreen

Abelia grandiflora Edward Goucher is a proven garden plant and a useful addition to any mixed border, providing height and structure. Its fragrant pink and white flowers are a sight to behold in late summer, and it is a great choice for attracting pollinators to your garden.

This semi-evergreen shrub is part of the Abelia genus, which includes over 25 species of shrubs that can be evergreen, deciduous, or semi-deciduous. Abelia x grandiflora was first bred in Italy in the mid-1800s and is a cross between Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora. From this original hybrid, many cultivars and varieties have been discovered, each with its own unique attributes.

Abelia `Edward Goucher` is a further hybrid of Abelia x grandiflora and Abelia schumannii, raised in the United States in 1911. It has a distinct dwarfed habit, darker leaves, and deep purple flowers, making it a standout in any garden.