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Abutilon megapotamicum
Scrambling shrub is grown for the bright red and yellow pendant flowers. It flowers 9 months of the year, tuis love the nectar. Easy to grow. Trim to shape to avoid it becoming untidy. Prefers a sheltered semi-shaded site.
Genus
Abutilon
Species
megapotamicum
Cultivar
Common name
Trailing abutilon
Family name
Malvaceae
Place of origin
Brazil
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates some frost
Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants