- Botanical name: Abutilon 'Kentish Belle'
- Common name: Abutilon
- Family: Malvaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Red
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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 ‘Kentish Belle’ is a hybrid of the species with A. megapotamicum. It has large, yellow and crimson flowers. It is hardier than some other abutilons.
Grow Abutilon ‘Kentish Belle’ 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.
How to grow Abutilon 'Kentish Belle'
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' and wildlife
Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' poisonous?
Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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