Testing - Abelia 'Edward Goucher' ~ Edward Goucher Abelia zone-9 (1) Lonicera 'Mandarin' (1)+(2)

(1) Lonicera 'Mandarin' (1)+(2)

Candelabra Hydrangea is a mounding deciduous shrub with upright dark red stems sporting medium green foliage

Beetles and mites are occasional problems

upright form with dense branching

Profuse clusters of fragrant powdery blue flowers bloom on new wood from summer into fall

Testing - Abelia 'Edward Goucher' ~ Edward Goucher Abelia zone-9 (1) Lonicera 'Mandarin' (1)+(2)Edward Goucher Abelia is a compact semi evergreen shrub with lightly arching branches and glossy dark green leaves that turn purple bronze in fall. Profuse clusters of small fragrant pink flowers with orange throats bloom from midsummer into fall attracting bees and butterflies. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well drained soils. Very drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Origins: Abelia x grandiflora x Abelia schumannii Height: 3'