Abutilon megapotamicum

RHS Plant Profile
trailing abutilon

Synonyms

Abutilon vexillarium

Award of Garden Merit
Bedding Conservatory Greenhouse Shrubs

A deciduous or partially evergreen, medium-sized shrub to 2m, with tapering, narrowly ovate leaves, and pendulous, bell-shaped flowers with yellow petals and large crimson calyx, in summer and autumn

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Malvaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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
Correct
Plant Range
Brazil

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow as an indoor or conservatory plant or outside as summer bedding in a sheltered position

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring at 15°C to 18°C, or by softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) or a virus