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ABUTILON 'Estella's Little Bird'
Commonly known as Chinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlour maple
Compact habit, pendulous yellow flowers with red calyces.
£18.50
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Pests & Diseases
Whiteflies, red spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects (particularly under glass) -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLance-shaped to ovate, bright green leaves to 12cm (5in) long with heart-shaped bases
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Yellow
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped to 4cm (1½in) long
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for sheltered, coastal areas
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSlender, arching shoots. Produces pendent flowers with red stamens protruding from brick-red calyces along the shoots
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1m (39in)
60cm (24in)
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