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Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' - S1
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Abutilon 'Kentish Belle'

Abutilon hyb.
Buttercup yellow flowers with flaring bells drip from the ends of the arching branches of 'Kentish Belle'. A compact grower for containers on the summer patio, it blooms almost continuously, the 1" bells swinging from thin branches clad with palmate leaves resembling maple leaves. Favored as a houseplant since the Victorian era, it is an easy to grow award-winning variety.
SKU #P8536
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Details
Shipped As
Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
8,
9,
10
Mature Size
1.5-2' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Golden yellow bells with deep orange pink calyxes.
Features
Great for containers
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Notable
RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Abutilons are commonly grown in containers in northern gardens and can be brought indoors as free-flowering houseplants during winter. They thrive in partly sunny windows and prefer cool temperatures around 60°F. Some varieties of Abutilons can grow to shrub-like proportions, but they can be kept compact with frequent pinching when young. For larger specimens, pruning them to a height of 8-12" in fall or early spring can help maintain them as easily managed potted plants. Abutilons bloom throughout the year on new growth, providing beautiful blooms that add color to any outdoor or indoor space.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep evenly moist, but not soggy.
Soil pH:
Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils.
Fertilizer:
Fertilize every couple of weeks with an organically sourced water-soluble fertilizer, or topdress with a slow release organic fertilizer. Incorporate compost into planting mix.
Diseases & Pests:
Leaf spots and rust may occasionally attack abutilon. Provide good air circulation and treat with organic fungicides. Aphids and whiteflys may attack plants, especially if grown indoors as houseplants. Spray with insecticidal soap if these pests appear.