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Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum' (Trailing abutilon 'Variegatum')

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Skill rating Intermediate
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum'

Other names: Trailing abutilon 'Variegatum'


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Genus: Abutilon

Variety or cultivar: 'Variegatum' _ 'Variegatum' is a semi-evergreen, arching shrub with lobed, ovate green leaves that have yellow splotches. In summer and autumn, it bears bowl-shaped flowers, consisting of a dark-red calyx and yellow petals that hang on slender stems.

Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum' is: Semi evergreen

Flower: Yellow, Red in Summer; Yellow, Red in Autumn

Foliage: Yellow, Green in All seasons

Habit: Arching

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Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Scale insects , Aphids , Mealybugs

General care

Propagation methods: Seed, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum' (Trailing abutilon 'Variegatum') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Wallside and trellises, Conservatory, Indoor

Cultivation: A good conservatory plant. If growing outdoors, choose a sunny, sheltered site and protect from frost.

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Soil types: Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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