Abutilon
'Kentish Belle'
Family |
Malvaceae |
Genus |
Abutilon |
Cultivar |
'Kentish Belle' |
Category |
Tropicals, Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9a or greater |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-5) - 1 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 - 34 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
General Description |
A compact cultivar of Abutilon with bell-shaped flowers starting red near the centres with bright yellow petals. |
Cultivation |
Grow outdoors in sunny sheltered border. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. |
Shape |
Compact. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Propagation |
Propagate by seed, or softwood cuttings. |