Abutilon megapotamicum
'Wisley Red'
A wonderful and quite rare variety of this colourful and floriferous plant. Great for adding colour and height to an area, it has a climbing habit but needs to be tied in and supported.
- Height: Easily maintained to 1.5m
- Spread: Easily maintained to 1m
- Foliage Colour: Dark green with dark veins
- Flower Colour: Red buds and orange flowers
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Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
- Position: Full Sun
- Hardiness: Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H3 (+1 to -5)
- Type: Evergreen
Responds well to heat and prefers a frost free area although it will tolerate temperatures down to -3/-5.
Supplied growing in a 2 litre pot