Abutilon megapotamicum 'Wisley Red'
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Wisley Red'
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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
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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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