Abutilon
'Kentish Belle'
Semi-Evergreen
Hardy (H3)
A semi-evergreen shrub with arching shoots and three-lobed, triangular-ovate leaves. Flowers 4-5cm in length, bell-shaped, with orange-yellow petals and dark red calyx
Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' (Flowering Maple) â 2 Litre Pot
Bring elegant, exotic colour to your garden with Abutilon 'Kentish Belle', one of theUK's most popular flowering maples. This beautiful semi-evergreen shrub producesmasses of distinctive lantern-shaped blooms featuring soft apricot-yellow petalsdelicately veined in red, complemented by a rich crimson calyx. Flowering from late spring until the first frosts, it provides an exceptionally long-lasting display.
Its graceful arching stems and attractive maple-like green foliage make it a superb choice for sheltered borders, patio containers, conservatories and Mediterranean-stylegardens. Compact yet vigorous, 'Kentish Belle' adds a tropical feel to outdoor spaces while remaining easy to grow and maintain.
The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making this an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Features
- ðŠī Pot Size: 2 Litre Pot
- ðŋ Plant Type: Semi-evergreen Shrub
- ðš Flower Colour: Apricot-yellow blooms with red veining and a deep crimson calyx
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Flowering Season: Late Spring to Autumn
- ð Mature Height: 1.5â2m
- âïļ Mature Spread: 1â1.5m
- âïļ Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- ðą Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- ð Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and other pollinators
- ðī Ideal For: Tropical-style gardens, patios, sheltered borders and conservatories
- âïļ Hardiness: Half hardy â protect from frost or overwinter in a frost-free location
- âïļ Low Maintenance: Light pruning keeps plants compact and encourages flowering
Ideal For
- ðŠī Patio pots and containers
- ðž Sheltered borders
- ðī Exotic and Mediterranean-style gardens
- ð Courtyard gardens
- ðĄ Conservatories and greenhouses
- ð Pollinator-friendly planting
Plant Care
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered position with full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during dry periods and feed every 2â3 weeks throughout the growing season to encourage continuous flowering. Lightly prune in spring to remove any damaged or overcrowded stems and maintain a neat, bushy shape. In colder areas of the UK, protect from frost or move container-grown plants to a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory over winter.
Photos of the actual plant you will receive
Plant is approx 100cm Tall and 40cm Wide
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