Abutilon megapotamicum 'Wisley Red'

Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Wisley Red’ – Exotic Trailing Shrub with Vibrant Red Blooms

Graceful Trailing Growth, Unique Flowers & Ideal for UK Gardens

Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Wisley Red’ is a stunning trailing Abutilon variety, featuring striking deep red, lantern-shaped flowers with golden centres. Flowering from late spring until autumn, this semi-evergreen shrub provides a long season of colour and elegance, making it perfect for borders, containers, and training against walls or trellises.

This fast-growing and easy-care plant thrives in a sheltered, sunny location and is a fantastic choice for adding an exotic touch to any garden. Its graceful, arching stems create a cascading effect, making it ideal for hanging baskets, patio pots, or informal hedging.

• Height: Easily maintained to 1.5m
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1m
• Foliage Colour: Dark green with dark veins
• Flower Colour: Red buds and orange flowers
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
  
• Position: Full Sun
• Hardiness: Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H3 (+1 to -5)
• Type: Evergreen

Why Buy Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Wisley Red’ Online?

• Striking Deep Red Blooms – Unique lantern-shaped flowers add long-lasting colour.
• Long-Flowering Season – Blooms continuously from late spring to autumn.
• Graceful, Trailing Growth – Perfect for walls, trellises, or cascading in pots.
• Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and beneficial insects.
• Perfect for Sheltered UK Gardens – Thrives in warm, sunny spots or greenhouse settings.

How to Grow & Care for Abutilon ‘Wisley Red’

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.
• Watering: Keep soil moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; performs well in containers.
• Pruning: Trim back lightly in spring to encourage fresh growth.
• Winter Care: In colder regions, grow in pots and bring indoors or provide fleece protection.

Perfect for Any Garden Setting

• Walls & Trellises: Ideal for training against structures for a cascading effect.
• Patio & Balcony Containers: Adds a tropical feel to outdoor spaces.
• Conservatories & Greenhouses: Thrives in warm indoor environments.
• Wildlife Gardens: A valuable nectar source for pollinators.

Order Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Wisley Red’ Online Today

With its exotic red blooms, trailing habit, and long-lasting flowering period, Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Wisley Red’ is a must-have for gardeners looking to add vibrant colour and elegance. Whether grown in a patio container or trained up a trellis, it offers months of stunning floral display.

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