Abutilon megapotamicum Kentish Belle - AGM

Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Kentish Belle’ – Elegant Trailing Shrub with Unique Bell-Shaped Flowers

Long-Flowering, Graceful Growth & Ideal for UK Gardens

Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Kentish Belle’ is a stunning and unusual flowering shrub, prized for its elegant, trailing habit and distinctive, pendulous blooms. The striking bell-shaped flowers, featuring rich red calyxes and golden-yellow petals, appear from late spring through to autumn, providing months of vibrant colour.

This semi-evergreen shrub thrives in borders, patio containers, and against walls or trellises, where its arching stems create a cascading effect. It is a low-maintenance choice, perfect for adding an exotic touch to sheltered UK gardens.

• 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 ‘Kentish Belle’ Online?

• Unique Red & Yellow Bell-Shaped Blooms – Eye-catching flowers add long-lasting colour.
• Exceptionally Long-Flowering – Blooms continuously from late spring to autumn.
• Graceful, Trailing Growth – Ideal for walls, trellises, or cascading in pots.
• Pollinator-Friendly – A valuable nectar source for bees and beneficial insects.
• Perfect for UK Gardens – Thrives in warm, sheltered locations and conservatories.

How to Grow & Care for Abutilon ‘Kentish Belle’

• 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 lightly in spring to shape and encourage fresh growth.
• Winter Care: In colder areas, 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 vibrant splash of colour to outdoor spaces.
• Conservatories & Greenhouses: Thrives in warm indoor environments.
• Wildlife Gardens: A valuable source of nectar for pollinators.

Order Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Kentish Belle’ Online Today

With its delicate trailing habit, unique lantern-like blooms, and long-lasting flowering period, Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Kentish Belle’ is a perfect choice for adding elegance and colour to your garden. Whether trained up a trellis or grown in a patio container, it provides months of stunning floral display.

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