Beautiful pendant red bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with sycamore-like leaves. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers April to October. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Abutilon hybridum ‘Fireball’
Beautiful pendant red bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with sycamore-like leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Abutilon |
|---|---|
| Species | hybridum |
| Varietry | 'Fireball' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove dead flower heads and 1/3 of old wood |
| Pruning Time | Mid spring |
| Pests and diseases | Whiteflies, Red spider mite, Scale, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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