Abutilon megapotamicum - AGM
Abutilon megapotamicum - AGM

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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
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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: 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!
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- Grown in the UK: All of our plants are cultivated right here in Somerset, ensuring they are perfectly suited to being planted throughout UK gardens.
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Delivery Details
- Same Week Dispatch: Orders before 09:00 AM Monday dispatch on Tuesday/Wednesday. Orders after this dispatch the next Tuesday/Wednesday.
- Stock: Plants are dispatched based on current stock, ensuring quick delivery without long waits.
- Dispatch Time: Allow up to 5 working days for dispatch, extended to 10 during peak times.
- Collection: Click and collect available; contact us to arrange.
- Free Delivery: On orders over £250, via courier or pallet depending on plant size.
- UK Shipping: Mainland UK only, excludes Channel Islands, PO Boxes, Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, BFPO.
- No International Delivery.
- Delivery Charges: Royal Mail 1st Class: £5.99 for parcels 0-0.99kg. 48HR Courier/Royal Mail 1st Class: £8.99 for parcels over 1kg.
- Local Delivery: £5 within 5 miles of North Perrott, including Montacute, Stoke Sub Hamdon, etc.
- Plants are securely packed according to type for safe transit.
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Phone: 0146075732 or 07891661763
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