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Abutilon megapotamicum is a graceful shrub, native to the dry mountain valleys of Brazil. Slender stems are hung with showy, lantern-shaped flowers over a long season. It's the perfect choice for a cool conservatory or for growing in a container on a sunny patio, that can be brought under cover in winter. It may also be grown against a warm wall with shelter from cold winds and frost.
Abutilon 'Bella Pink' is a dwarf abutilon, bearing pretty pink flowers. It blooms continuously if grown indoors and is a great specimen for growing on a sheltered patio in summer.
Grow Abutilon 'Bella Pink' in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Propagate from summer cuttings, as an insurance against winter damage, especially since the shrubs can be short-lived. Trim back after flowering.
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Abutilon ‘Bella pink’ and wildlife
Abutilon ‘Bella pink’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Abutilon ‘Bella pink’ poisonous?
Abutilon ‘Bella pink’ has no toxic effects reported.
