Abelia x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher' - Vibrant Pink Flowering Shrub

Abelia 'Edward Goucher' is a stunning semi-evergreen shrub renowned for its profuse display of deep pink tubular flowers from midsummer through autumn. This compact, free-flowering cultivar offers exceptional garden value with its extended flowering period and attractive bronze-tinted foliage.

Key Features

• Abundant deep pink tubular flowers from July to October
• Semi-evergreen foliage with bronze tints in autumn and winter
• Compact, rounded growth habit ideal for smaller gardens
• Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Hardy and low maintenance once established
• Excellent for adding late-season colour when other plants fade

Planting & Care

Plant Abelia 'Edward Goucher' in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade for best flowering. Space 60-90cm apart for informal hedging or use as a specimen shrub in mixed borders. Water regularly during the first season to establish roots. Prune lightly in early spring to maintain shape and encourage vigorous new growth and abundant flowers.

Ideal Uses

Perfect for cottage gardens, mixed borders, informal low hedging, and container planting on patios. Its compact size and long flowering season make it particularly valuable for smaller urban gardens, courtyard spaces, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, late-flowering perennials, and architectural specimen plants.