Abelia 'Edward Goucher' - A Happy Blend Of Two Varieties The Grandiflora was crossed with the Abelia and Abelia Schumannii to produce this hybrid as early as 1911 in the USA.
Botanists produced a small shrub that is semi-evergreen and attractive with its glossy leaves that possess a hint of bronze when they are young.
The plant belonging to the botanical category of shrubs and trees produces Lilac-pink blossoms in the summer-autumn season.
These are two lobed pink calyces and have a hardness of 8, 9 and 10.
The plant grows to a height of 1.
5 meters, about 5 feet.
2 Ways Of Using The Albelia Plant - Decorate & Design A Pretty Garden

• The plant can be used for creating large natural screens or hedges as well as be used as a background plant by landscapers.
  The best place to plant the Abelia 'Edward Goucher' would be in a spot that gets bright sunlight.
  
• You can also use it as a pretty backdrop for a patio floral or fruity themed space or even as seasonal outdoor party accessory, as this plant will produce Pink or red colored blossoms in the summer and autumn season every year, so is sure to cheer up any spot you plant it in.
  

Do remember though, that your Abelia plant is just fairly frost-resistant, but it will require timely pruning efforts by you during winter months to ensure it thrives through a chilly spell.
If you want your Albelia plant to survive the frost, make sure you leave enough room for fresh growth.
You can ensure this if you cut its basal shoots along with its cane ends.
Finally, don't forget to leave space for the plant's natural inclination for curving during its growth and leave adequate room for this development.