Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' | Caprifoliaceae - Honeysuckle Family
a.k.a. Edward Goucher Glossy Abelia, Ed Goucher's Abelia

Enjoy EDWARD GOUCHER ABELIA shrubs for their...

. lilac-pink fragrant summer to fall flowers
. nectar-rich blooms that attract butterflies
. luxuriant year-round foliage >>> semi-evergreen in northern climes
. exceptional cold + heat tolerance
. carefree + vigorous growth >>> upright arching habit to 3-5'+
. eco-friendly nature >>> pest-free + drought tolerant + easygoing
. garden versatility >>> borders + informal hedges + containers + modern carefree landscaping

USDA hardiness zones: 6, 7, 8, 9 | Sunset hardiness zones: 5-24 [western states]
LIGHT: sun to partial shade [more sun = more flowers]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: moist, fertile, acidic, well-drained

DESIGN TIP: Plant near outdoor living areas to appreciate fragrance.
NOTES: Deer resistant. Prune and fertilize in early Spring. Provide sheltered locations in northern climes. Abelia's an excellent solution for erosion control concerns.

ORIGIN: China | Introduced in 1911 by Edward Goucher of the US Department of Agriculture in Glen Dale, Maryland [Abelia x grandiflora x Abelia schumannii]. The genus Abelia is named after Dr. Clark Abel (1780-1826), a renowned British physician and naturalist.
NOTES: Deer resistant. Prune and fertilize in early Spring. Provide sheltered locations in northern climes. Enjoy bronzy new growth and showy reddish-purple fall color.

Shipping Size: Premium Three Gallon Plant