ABUTILON vitifolium 'Album'

Commonly known as Chinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlour maple

A striking single white with fragrant flowers borne in profusion

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Available late spring to early summer 2022 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£17.50 each

Available late spring to early summer 2022

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Deciduous - shallowly 3- to 5-lobed, toothed, grey-hairy leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
White
Height - 4m (14ft)
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub - fast-growing, upright shrub, sometimes tree-like, with stout, grey-felted shoots. Produces long-stalked, pendent flowers with long stamens.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - whiteflies, red spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects (particularly in greenhouse).
Place of origin - Chile.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped - - to 8cm (3in) across
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Lobed - see photos above
Serrate
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Pruning group 4 - Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Neutral to acid soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -