{"product_id":"abelia-x-edward-goucher-flat-pot","title":"Abelia x ‘Edward Goucher' - Flatpot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAbelia x ‘Edward Goucher’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perennial ornamental shrub known for its prolonged flowering and delicate pink flowers. This variety, introduced in 1911, is the result of a cross between \u003cstrong\u003eAbelia x grandiflora\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAbelia shumannii\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its compact habit and hardy characteristics, it is an ideal choice for hedges, borders, and decorative gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF ABELIA X ‘EDWARD GOUCHER’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAbelia x ‘Edward Goucher’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a moderately fast-growing shrub that reaches a height and width of approximately 1.5 meters. Its oval, glossy leaves are bright green, with bronze tints on the new shoots that add a touch of color to the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom June to October, it produces abundant trumpet-shaped pink flowers that are lightly scented and attract pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies. The plant is semi-evergreen, losing some of its leaves in particularly harsh climates. The \u003cstrong\u003eAbelia x ‘Edward Goucher’\u003c\/strong\u003e is very hardy and adapts to a wide range of soils, provided they are well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF ABELIA X ‘EDWARD GOUCHER’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAbelia x ‘Edward Goucher’\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers a full sun or partial shade exposure to ensure vigorous growth and abundant flowering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the first few months after planting, it is advisable to water regularly to promote establishment. Once established, it requires little water and is drought-tolerant. To maintain a compact and tidy shape, a light pruning at the end of winter or immediately after flowering is sufficient. The \u003cstrong\u003eAbelia x ‘Edward Goucher’\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates cold well and requires very little maintenance, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePAIRING ADVICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAbelia x ‘Edward Goucher’\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs perfectly with plants with contrasting foliage and flowers to create elegant compositions. For decorative borders, pair it with plants such as \u003cstrong\u003ePittosporum tobira nana\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, which enhance its delicate color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mediterranean or natural gardens, it can be combined with shrubs such as \u003cstrong\u003eCistus creticus\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSantolina chamaecyparissus\u003c\/strong\u003e, which add texture and variety to the landscape. To create a harmonious color palette, pair it with the white-pink flowers of \u003cstrong\u003eAbelia x grandiflora\u003c\/strong\u003e, achieving a rich and refined visual effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; height: 356.688px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFlatPot Ø50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaprifoliaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShrub\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBronze-green, Evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePink\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 54.875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 54.875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJune, July, August, September, October\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom -5°C to -10°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 54.875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 54.875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum height reached\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27.4375px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePartial shade, Full sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53781069300038,"sku":"ABEDWARDGOUCHERFLATPOT","price":147.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/files\/Abeliax_EdwardGoucher__flatpot_R50.png?v=1737562909","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en\/products\/abelia-x-edward-goucher-flat-pot","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}