Abutilon Bella Mixed F1 Hybrid
Half Hardy Annual/Half Hardy Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 9, 10
- Height: 16 inches
Description
A wonderful selection of pastel colours for garden containers, in partial shade or as an indoor flowering house plant.
Compact, dwarf plants with large, showy 3in bell shaped flowers and multi-lobed leaves resembling a maple tree, blooming continuously even in high temperatures.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to April. |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite.
Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F).
After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually takes 21-30 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart or plant into containers.
For best results, provide a rich, light, well-drained soil in full sun.
