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Climber Wall ShrubConservatory GreenhouseShrubs
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Abutilon can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs, trees, perennials or annuals, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers often with conspicuous stamens
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter, keeping barely moist.
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Bedding
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) or a virus
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