Overview
Abutilon 'Millie Houghton' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Abutilon, part of the Malvaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Abutilon 'Millie Houghton' 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 'Millie Houghton' is a bushy, semi-evergreen shrub cultivar within the diverse Abutilon genus, which includes evergreen and deciduous shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil that is moist but well-drained and ranges from acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patio and container planting as well as flower borders and beds, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best propagated by softwood cuttings in spring. Its season of interest spans 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 'Millie Houghton' 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 'Millie Houghton'
- 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 'Millie Houghton'?
Abutilon 'Millie Houghton' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Abutilon 'Millie Houghton' need?
Abutilon 'Millie Houghton' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Abutilon 'Millie Houghton' hardy in the UK?
Abutilon 'Millie Houghton' 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 'Millie Houghton'?
Softwood cuttings in spring.
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