Overview
Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Abutilon, part of the Malvaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold' is a bushy cultivar of the Abutilon genus, which includes a range of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun with a south- or east-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for patios, containers, flower borders, and beds. Planting is recommended after the last frost in fertile soil, with propagation by softwood cuttings in spring. It provides winter interest in the garden.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Abutilon
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse whitefly, Glasshouse red spider mite, Mealybugs, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus (rarely), Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold'?
Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold' need?
Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold' hardy in the UK?
Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Abutilon 'Cloth of Gold'?
Softwood cuttings in spring.
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