Overview
Abutilon 'White King' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Abutilon, part of the Malvaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Abutilon 'White King' 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 'White King' is a bushy cultivar of the Abutilon genus, which includes evergreen and deciduous shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals known for their bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers with prominent stamens. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun on south- or east-facing, sheltered sites. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are moist but well-drained, with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, 'White King' is suitable for patio containers as well as flower borders and beds, offering interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Abutilon is a large genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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 'White King' 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 'White King'
- 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 'White King'?
Abutilon 'White King' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Abutilon 'White King' need?
Abutilon 'White King' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Abutilon 'White King' hardy in the UK?
Abutilon 'White King' 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 'White King'?
Softwood cuttings in spring.
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