Abutilon vitifolium
'Veronica Tennant'
Veronica Tennant Abutilon
Family |
Malvaceae |
Genus |
Abutilon |
Species |
vitifolium |
Cultivar |
'Veronica Tennant' |
Category |
Tropicals, Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7b - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-12 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
10 - 20 |
Height |
2.5 - 4 m |
Spread |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
General Description |
'Veronica Tennant' is a large deciduous shrub with maple-like leaves. |
Landscape |
Makes a great wall-side border plant. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
Generally disease free, but may be attacked by glasshouse white fly, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects, as well as by the caterpillars of the abutilon moth and wingless weevils in North America. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves can be up to 15 cm in length, and are grey-felted. |
Flower Description |
Flowers are very large, profuse and lavender in colour. |
Propagation |
Propagate through softwood cuttings. |