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Abutilon - 'Nabob' (Abutilon, Flowering Maple)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Climber, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size Climbing or Spreading Plant
Colours Red Flowers (Summer), Dark green Foliage
Care Regular Maintenance Required
Hardiness Half hardy, Tender Exotic
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Abutilon:

  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Weaknesses of Abutilon

  • Tender exotic suitable only for very mild areas

Design & Plant Use for Abutilon:

  • Flowering climbing plant for added interest on walls and structures
  • Flowering climbing plant for added interest on walls and structures
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
  • Tender exotic plant ideal for a sheltered urban garden in full sun
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Common Missspellings: Abbutilon, Abutelon, Abewtilon, Abutalon

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