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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
  • 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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Why Choose Champion Plants?

We distinguish ourselves through our focus on quality and diversity, offering UK-grown plants in peat-free compost for Eco-conscious gardening. Order your plants now to see the difference that care and expertise make.

  • 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.
  • Peat-Free: Committed to sustainability, all our plants are grown in peat-free compost, supporting Eco-friendly gardening.
  • Family Values: A family-run business for over 20 years, we bring you quality with a personal touch. Our love for gardening is reflected in every plant we sell.
  • Diverse Selection: Whether you're looking to enhance your garden with perennials, shrubs, grasses, or exotic beauties, we have a vast array of plant categories to explore.

Delivery Details

Dispatch & Delivery:

  • 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.

Packaging:
  • Plants are securely packed according to type for safe transit.
Returns:
  • Unhappy with your plant? Contact us within 7 days of receipt. You cover return postage, and if the plant arrives back in good condition, we'll refund the purchase and initial delivery cost.
  • 30-Day Guarantee: If your plant has any issues within 30 days of delivery, contact us for a replacement or refund. Proof of care (e.g., photos) may be required.
For more details on delivery or returns, use our contact form.

Contact Us

Contact Jason or Kate here at the nursery by:

Phone: 0146075732 or 07891661763

Email: orders@championplants.co.uk