Abutilon megapotamicum
The Highlights
Common Name: Trailing Abutilon / Flowering Maple
Flower Colour: Lantern-like red and yellow blooms with a deep maroon calyx
Flowering Period: May to October (long flowering season)
Height & Spread: 1.5–2.5m high × 1–1.5m spread
Foliage: Graceful, small maple-like leaves on arching, semi-evergreen stems
Hardiness: RHS H3 – Hardy in milder parts of the UK; protect in colder areas
Position: Sheltered full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
Pruning Group: Light pruning to shape in spring or after flowering
All of our Abutilon megapotamicum are grown in 3L deep pots with strong 90cm canes, and delivered with at least 50cm of top growth – beautifully established and ready to thrive in your garden.
Why Choose Abutilon megapotamicum for Your Garden?
Abutilon megapotamicum is a plant for gardeners in the know – not something you’ll often find online, and a highly sought-after addition to any collection. With its exotic, trailing habit and lantern-like flowers that bloom for months, this unusual shrub-like climber brings both colour and charm from late spring through to autumn.
It’s a brilliant choice for adding long-lasting interest to:
Walls and fences in sunny, sheltered spots
Pots and containers in a courtyard or patio garden
Training around archways, obelisks, or trellises
Growing in conservatories or sheltered greenhouses
Perfect for those who love a tropical look but garden in temperate zones – it’s semi-evergreen, flowers freely, and doesn’t mind a bit of creative training. And despite its exotic appearance, it’s fairly easygoing when it comes to care.
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collects from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24-hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10am Monday will be dispatched Thursday
Orders made after 10am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday
Growing Tips
Planting Location
Choose a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade – ideally against a south- or west-facing wall. In cooler areas, this Abutilon can be grown in a large pot and overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse.
Soil
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It prefers warmth and shelter but will reward you with a very long flowering season in the right conditions.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to maintain a neat shape and encourage fresh growth. Deadhead faded flowers throughout the season to prolong blooming.
Support
Train up a trellis, wire support, obelisk, or small archway. Its flexible stems respond well to gentle tying and shaping. Also suitable for trailing in large containers.
The Highlights
Common Name: Trailing Abutilon / Flowering Maple
Flower Colour: Lantern-like red and yellow blooms with a deep maroon calyx
Flowering Period: May to October (long flowering season)
Height & Spread: 1.5–2.5m high × 1–1.5m spread
Foliage: Graceful, small maple-like leaves on arching, semi-evergreen stems
Hardiness: RHS H3 – Hardy in milder parts of the UK; protect in colder areas
Position: Sheltered full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
Pruning Group: Light pruning to shape in spring or after flowering
All of our Abutilon megapotamicum are grown in 3L deep pots with strong 90cm canes, and delivered with at least 50cm of top growth – beautifully established and ready to thrive in your garden.
Why Choose Abutilon megapotamicum for Your Garden?
Abutilon megapotamicum is a plant for gardeners in the know – not something you’ll often find online, and a highly sought-after addition to any collection. With its exotic, trailing habit and lantern-like flowers that bloom for months, this unusual shrub-like climber brings both colour and charm from late spring through to autumn.
It’s a brilliant choice for adding long-lasting interest to:
Walls and fences in sunny, sheltered spots
Pots and containers in a courtyard or patio garden
Training around archways, obelisks, or trellises
Growing in conservatories or sheltered greenhouses
Perfect for those who love a tropical look but garden in temperate zones – it’s semi-evergreen, flowers freely, and doesn’t mind a bit of creative training. And despite its exotic appearance, it’s fairly easygoing when it comes to care.
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collects from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24-hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10am Monday will be dispatched Thursday
Orders made after 10am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday
Growing Tips
Planting Location
Choose a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade – ideally against a south- or west-facing wall. In cooler areas, this Abutilon can be grown in a large pot and overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse.
Soil
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It prefers warmth and shelter but will reward you with a very long flowering season in the right conditions.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to maintain a neat shape and encourage fresh growth. Deadhead faded flowers throughout the season to prolong blooming.
Support
Train up a trellis, wire support, obelisk, or small archway. Its flexible stems respond well to gentle tying and shaping. Also suitable for trailing in large containers.
The Highlights
Common Name: Trailing Abutilon / Flowering Maple
Flower Colour: Lantern-like red and yellow blooms with a deep maroon calyx
Flowering Period: May to October (long flowering season)
Height & Spread: 1.5–2.5m high × 1–1.5m spread
Foliage: Graceful, small maple-like leaves on arching, semi-evergreen stems
Hardiness: RHS H3 – Hardy in milder parts of the UK; protect in colder areas
Position: Sheltered full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
Pruning Group: Light pruning to shape in spring or after flowering
All of our Abutilon megapotamicum are grown in 3L deep pots with strong 90cm canes, and delivered with at least 50cm of top growth – beautifully established and ready to thrive in your garden.
Why Choose Abutilon megapotamicum for Your Garden?
Abutilon megapotamicum is a plant for gardeners in the know – not something you’ll often find online, and a highly sought-after addition to any collection. With its exotic, trailing habit and lantern-like flowers that bloom for months, this unusual shrub-like climber brings both colour and charm from late spring through to autumn.
It’s a brilliant choice for adding long-lasting interest to:
Walls and fences in sunny, sheltered spots
Pots and containers in a courtyard or patio garden
Training around archways, obelisks, or trellises
Growing in conservatories or sheltered greenhouses
Perfect for those who love a tropical look but garden in temperate zones – it’s semi-evergreen, flowers freely, and doesn’t mind a bit of creative training. And despite its exotic appearance, it’s fairly easygoing when it comes to care.
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collects from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24-hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10am Monday will be dispatched Thursday
Orders made after 10am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday
Growing Tips
Planting Location
Choose a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade – ideally against a south- or west-facing wall. In cooler areas, this Abutilon can be grown in a large pot and overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse.
Soil
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It prefers warmth and shelter but will reward you with a very long flowering season in the right conditions.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to maintain a neat shape and encourage fresh growth. Deadhead faded flowers throughout the season to prolong blooming.
Support
Train up a trellis, wire support, obelisk, or small archway. Its flexible stems respond well to gentle tying and shaping. Also suitable for trailing in large containers.
