ABUTILON x suntense

Deciduous - narrowly ovate, 3 to 5-lobed, grey-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long with toothed margins

Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.

Blue

Height - 4m (13ft)

Spread - 2.5m (8ft)

Tall Shrub - fast-growing, upright shrub with stout, grey-felted shoots. Flowers are long-stalked and pendent

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

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - - A. ochsenii x A. vitifolium

Pests & Diseases - whiteflies, red spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects (particularly in greenhouse)

Place of origin - garden origin

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped - - to 6cm (2½in) across

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11

Seasonal Interest - Spring -

Summer

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -

Neutral to acid soil