A large deciduous shrub with grey-felted shoots. Grey-hairy leaves, mauve saucer shaped flowers on long stalks. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers May to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Abutilon vitifolium ‘Veronica Tennant’
A large deciduous shrub with grey-felted shoots. Grey-hairy leaves, mauve saucer shaped flowers on long stalks.
Additional information
| Generic | Abutilon |
|---|---|
| Species | vitifolium |
| Varietry | 'Veronica Tennant' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | mauve |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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