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Abutilon 'Bella Red'

Abutilon 'Bella Red'

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Perennial, EvergreenFamily: Malvaceae

Height: 45cmSpread: 45cm
Half hardy

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Abutilons have lantern-shaped flowers, often in shades of red, orange or yellow. They can be grown outdoors in a warm, sheltered location sheltered from cold winds and frost, or in a conservatory, where they may continue to flower throughout winter.

Abutilon ‘Bella Red’ is a compact abutilon, suitable for growing outdoors as well as using as a houseplant. It's the perfect size for a hanging basket. Large, red flowers with a yellow centre are borne over a long period.

Grow Abutilon 'Bella Red' in moist but well-drained soil in a conservatory or sunny, sheltered spot - against a sheltered south- or west-facing wall is ideal. If growing outside, propagate new plants from summer cuttings, as insurance against winter damage, especially since the shrubs can be short-lived. Trim back after flowering.

Explore other Abutilon varieties:

Abutilon 'flamenco'
Abutilon 'kentish belle'
Abutilon megapotamicum
Abutilon megapotamicum 'bella pink'
Abutilon megapotamicum 'big bud'

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Abutilon ‘Bella red’ and wildlife

Abutilon ‘Bella red’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Abutilon ‘Bella red’ poisonous?

Abutilon ‘Bella red’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People