Abutilon 'Hellen'

Abutilon 'Hellen'

 

Abutilon 'Hellen'

Common name:            Flowering maple, Indian mallow

Plant Family:                Malvaceae

Type:                         shrub, semi-evergreen

Growth rate:                     medium,  height x width:  0.6 x 0.3 m. (2' x 1')

Growth habit:               bushy

Main season of interest:              Summer

Predominant colours:     leaf ~    green

                                flower ~ pink

Position:                           full sun, partial shade

Soil:                                   dry, moist, pH preference: Neutral, pH tolerance: Any

Hardiness:                        minimum temperature -2°C (28.4°F), USDA Zone 9 to 10

Description:

Vigorous, upright bushy hybrid. Mid-green maple-like leaves and large semi-pendulous, bell-shaped soft-pink flowers.

Cultivation:

Needs a warm, sheltered, sunny position and moderately fertile, well drained soil. Pinching back shoots will encourage branching and increase flower production. Cut back long stems in spring, as necessary.

Propagation:

Softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, in spring or summer.

Design and Use Notes:

Conservatories or containers.