Abelia 'Edward Goucher' - P9

Description
The Abelia 'Edward Goucher' (Abelia grandiflora) is a bushy, dense, broad shrub that produces light pink, bell-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Abelia 'Edward Goucher' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and is around 1.75 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Abelia chinensis 'Edward Goucher', Abelia 'Edward Goucher'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Abelia 'Edward Goucher' are dark green, lanceolate. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Abelia 'Edward Goucher' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' is a bushy, dense and wide-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.25 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.25 - 1.75 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Fertilise potted plants: Every 2 weeks from March to September.

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
The light pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from July to September. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tub, privacy screen, ornamental shrub

Root
Abelia grandiflora 'Edward Goucher' is a heartroot.