Overview
Abutilon 'Henry Makepeace' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Abutilon, part of the Malvaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Abutilon 'Henry Makepeace' 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 'Henry Makepeace' is a bushy, semi-evergreen shrub cultivar within the diverse Abutilon genus, which includes various shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a sheltered, south- or east-facing aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are moist but well-drained, with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patio containers and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best propagated by softwood cuttings in spring. Its main seasons of interest are spring and summer.
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 'Henry Makepeace' 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 'Henry Makepeace'
- 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 'Henry Makepeace'?
Abutilon 'Henry Makepeace' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Abutilon 'Henry Makepeace' need?
Abutilon 'Henry Makepeace' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Abutilon 'Henry Makepeace' hardy in the UK?
Abutilon 'Henry Makepeace' 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 'Henry Makepeace'?
Softwood cuttings in spring.
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