Linnaea, Glossy Abelia 'Edward Goucher'

Linnaea

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Linnaea (LIN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Pink
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Pruning Groups
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Heat (Pungency)
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Leaf Texture
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Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Smiths, Alabama

Tucson, Arizona

Arroyo Grande, California

Escondido, California

Grass Valley, California

Stockton, California

Havana, Florida

Toccoa, Georgia

Merryville, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Saint Joseph, Louisiana

Takoma Park, Maryland

Columbus, Mississippi

Middlesex, New Jersey

Durham, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Manning, South Carolina

Tsaghkavan, Tavush

Clarksville, Tennessee

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Arp, Texas

Austin, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Mc Kinney, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(3 reports)

Sugar Land, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Kirkland, Washington

Lyle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
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4
neutrals
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Dover, DE | January 2016 | positive

I have 3 Edwards and I love them. I have not pruned at all and they all look great! I like the little fragrance they have. It is a great ...Read More

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San Antonio, TX | June 2010 | positive

I have a huge love for natural butterfly gardens. I love the Edward Goucher! The leaves add a more formal texture to the garden but the...Read More

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Sugar Land, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | positive

I really love this, especially the smell (fragrant, but not overpowering). You have to keep it pruned to look nice, but it isn't difficu...Read More

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Arroyo Grande, CA | March 2005 | positive

This is a great plant if left natural instead lollipoped. It can be pruned severely and will respond with beautiful arching shoots and p...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | September 2004 | positive

I love this shrub, with its pleasing combination of flower and leaf colour.
As with all Abelias, it throws out long new growth an...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

It can be used as a shrubby border or as a screen. The glossy 1/2 to 3/4 inch long leaves clothe arching branches, foliage is bronze ting...Read More

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Allegan, MI | June 2003 | neutral

I planted this plant two years ago in my garden. The first year it was beautiful. Second, Very nice, But it had some really heavy big sho...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

Blooms on new wood, so prune to the ground in late winter or early spring.This is a hybrid crossed between A. x grandiflora and A. shum...Read More

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Jacksonville, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2002 | neutral

Semi-evergreen foliage. Pale pink flowers continuously from summer to autumn. It does not like a harsh winter, so shelter it from cold wi...Read More

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