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Abutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant'
  • RHS AGM

abutilon 'Veronica Tennant'

A large deciduous shrub with maple-like leaves with 3-5 toothed lobes. Flowers saucer-shaped, light mauve, 8cm in width

Synonyms
Abutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant'
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Malvaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

A genus of exotic-looking flowering trees or shrubs with vine-like, lobed furry green foliage and hibiscus-shaped pale mauve, ocassionally white flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass or indoors in a loam-based potting compost in full light. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter, keeping barely moist. Can be grown outdoors in warmer climates

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 6 or Pruning group 1 as required

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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