| Botanical Name | Abelia x 'Edward Goucher' |
| Description | A Houston landscape staple known for its arching branches and prolific lavender-pink blooms. This semi-evergreen shrub is exceptionally heat tolerant and adapts well to local clay soils, provided they are well-drained. The fine-textured foliage turns a beautiful bronzy-purple during the cooler Houston winters. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 3-5' H x 3-5' W |
| Water | Moderate; consistent watering needed during summer heat until established. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Prune in late winter to maintain shape or thin out older canes. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Abelia x 'Edward Goucher' |
| Description | A Houston landscape staple known for its arching branches and prolific lavender-pink blooms. This semi-evergreen shrub is exceptionally heat tolerant and adapts well to local clay soils, provided they are well-drained. The fine-textured foliage turns a beautiful bronzy-purple during the cooler Houston winters. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 3-5' H x 3-5' W |
| Water | Moderate; consistent watering needed during summer heat until established. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Prune in late winter to maintain shape or thin out older canes. |
| Deer Resistance | High |