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Abutilon Kentish Belle

Common name: Indian Mallow

Papery bells in yellow highlighted by a dark red calyx

-1 to -5°C
Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots
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Abutilon ‘Kentish Belle’ is hardier than most abutilon varieties. The long wiry stems are perfect for training up a wall or trellis and drip all summer to autumn with buttery-yellow and terracotta red, lantern-like blooms. The flowers look like bells with dark clappers. Commonly known as the Chinese Lantern, also known as the Flowering Maple. Abutilon were a favourite of the Victorians, grown for their long flowering season, lasting June to October. Tending to keep the foliage all year round if the winter is mild, the flowers can also be used in salads, cooked or raw though we have never tried this! Abutilon ‘Kentish Belle’ has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society for outstanding performance in the garden. Withstanding temperatures to -5°C, Abutilon ‘Kentish Belle’ is half-hardy, though would appreciate a sheltered sunny spot, perhaps against a south facing wall. You can also grow in a conservatory during the winter and your plant will continue to flower. Prefers to be grown in well-drained loam or sandy soil in full sun, however Abutilon will cope with partial shade and reach a height and spread of 2.5m.
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Key Information
Latin Name Abutilon 'Kentish Belle'
Common Name Indian Mallow
Hardiness H3 (-1 to -5°C)
Colour Orange
Type Shrub
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Semi-Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m) 2.50 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 2.50
AGM Yes
Soil Conditions Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Neutral
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for pollinators Yes

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