Abutilon × suntense
Gorer's mallow
A soft-wooded deciduous shrub, vigorous and fast-growing, to 5-6m. Leaves are lobed, maple-like and hairy. Flowers are borne 3-4 together at the ends of woolly stalks, each flower to 7.5cm across, with rather silky, usually mauve, flowers with prominent bosses of orange stamens. Floriferous and long-flowering. Several named colour selections are available
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
A genus of exotic-looking flowering trees or shrubs with vine-like, lobed furry green foliage and hibiscus-shaped pale mauve, ocassionally white flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 15-18°C (59-64°F) in spring. Root softwood cuttings in spring, or greenwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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