Corynabutilon X Suntense | 2 Litre Pot

A fast growing, lilac-mauve flowering semi-evergreen shrub. Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, freely draining Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: half hardy (will need protection in winter) Abutilon x suntenseis a vigorous, soft-wood shrub with downy, vine-like leaves originating from Chile. Large petalled, saucer-shaped mauve flowers with prominent bosses of orange stamens appear from mid to late summer. It’s ideal growing against a south-facing wall or fence and can also be grown in a large pot and overwintered in a conservatory or frost-free greenhouse. Garden care: Lightly trim back shoots that spoil the symmetry in mid- or late spring. Water freely during the summer months, but keep drier and protect from low temperatures in winter.