Edward Goucher Abelia makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent watering than they would in the yard or garden.
Edward Goucher Abelia is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | 6,7,8,9 |
| Heat Zones | 6,7,8,9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer, Fall, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Height | 3' - 4' |
| Spread | 3' - 4' |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Planting Place | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |