Abutilon megapotamicum - AGM

Abutilon megapotamicum – Exotic Trailing Flowering Maple for a Stunning Display

Graceful Trailing Growth, Unique Blooms & Perfect for UK Gardens

Abutilon megapotamicum, also known as the Trailing Abutilon or Flowering Maple, is a beautiful and exotic-looking shrub prized for its arching stems, trailing habit, and striking red and yellow lantern-like flowers. Flowering from late spring to autumn, this variety is perfect for borders, patio containers, or training against walls and trellises.

This semi-evergreen tender shrub thrives in a sheltered, sunny position and makes an eye-catching feature in any garden. Its long-lasting blooms and graceful, trailing growth habit add a unique touch to beds, borders, and patio displays.

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

Why Buy Abutilon megapotamicum Online?

• Unique, Exotic Blooms – Lantern-shaped red and yellow flowers appear for months.
• Long-Flowering Season – Blooms continuously from late spring to autumn.
• Graceful, Trailing Growth – Perfect for training against walls, trellises, or in containers.
• Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and beneficial insects.
• Ideal for Sheltered UK Gardens – Thrives in warm, sunny spots or greenhouse settings.

How to Grow & Care for Abutilon megapotamicum

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot.
• 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 areas, grow in a pot and bring indoors or provide fleece protection.

Perfect for Any Garden Setting

• Walls & Trellises: Ideal for training up supports for a cascading effect.
• Patio & Balcony Containers: Adds an exotic feel to outdoor spaces.
• Conservatories & Greenhouses: Thrives in warm indoor environments.
• Wildlife Gardens: A great nectar source for bees and pollinators.

Order Abutilon megapotamicum Online Today

With its exotic flowers, trailing habit, and long-lasting blooms, Abutilon megapotamicum is a fantastic addition to UK gardens. Whether trained up a trellis or grown in a patio container, it delivers months of colour and elegance.

Limited stock available – order now for fast delivery to your door!