Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

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 that is sheltered from cold winds and frost, or in a conservatory, where they may continue to flower through the winter.

Abutilon 'Flamenco' has attractive deep red flowers and has been bred to be more hardy than some abutilons.

Grow Abutilon 'Flamenco' in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot - against a sheltered south or west -facing wall is ideal. Propagate from summer cuttings, as an insurance against winter damage, especially since the shrubs can be short-lived. Trim back after flowering.

Plant calendar

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Abutilon ‘Flamenco’ and wildlife

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

Is Abutilon ‘Flamenco’ poisonous?

Abutilon ‘Flamenco’ 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
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