Abutilon 'Ashford Red' (Abutilon 'Ashford Red')
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Intermediate skill rating |
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4m max. spread |
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4m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Abutilon 'Ashford Red'
Other names: Abutilon 'Ashford Red'
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Genus: Abutilon
Variety or cultivar: 'Ashford Red' _ 'Ashford Red' is a large evergreen shrub, with nodding, bell-shaped deep red flowers in summer and autumn.
Abutilon 'Ashford Red' is: Evergreen
Flower: Dark-red in Summer; Dark-red in Autumn
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Spreading, Bushy
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Mealybugs , Scale insects , Glasshouse whitefly , Glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases: May suffer from virus.
General care
Propagation: Propagate by seed in spring at 15ºC to 18ºC, or by softwood cuttings.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Abutilon 'Ashford Red' (Abutilon 'Ashford Red') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Wallside and trellises, City, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation: Grow outdoors in sunny sheltered border, or grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. When growin in warm weather, water regularly and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. In winter, water sparingly keeping almost moist.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) | |
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Abutilon 'Ashford Red Hardiness
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How are you? What is Abutilon 'Ashford Red hardiness What is the minimal temperature it can survive? Minus 18C or may be even minus 23C? Thank you..
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- Posted: Mon. 6th December 2010 01:12
- Last reply: Mon. 6th December 2010 21:16
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