About
Corynabutilon x suntense is a deciduous shrub characterized by its soft wood and rapid growth, reaching heights of 5 to 6 meters. The foliage features lobed, hairy leaves reminiscent of those found on maples. Flowers appear in clusters of three to four at the tips of fuzzy stems, each measuring up to 7.5 centimeters in diameter. The blooms are typically mauve with distinct clusters of orange stamens, contributing to a generous flowering display over an extended period. Various named color cultivars are also available.
About the genus
This genus comprises flowering trees or shrubs that exhibit a unique appearance, characterized by their lobed, fuzzy green leaves resembling vines. The plants produce flowers shaped like hibiscus, typically in pale mauve hues, with some varieties showcasing white blooms.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed at 15-18°C (59-64°F) in spring. Root softwood cuttings in spring, or greenwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free