Evergreen shrub
Abutilon × milleri ‘Variegatum’
Variegated trailing abutilon
Also known as: Abutilon X ‘Milleri Variegata’, Abutilon milleri ‘Variegata’
An arching evergreen shrub with cream-marbled maple-like leaves and pendent orange bells.
- Full sun, Partial shade
- 1–1.8 m (3–6 ft)
- 0.8–1.5 m (3–5 ft)
- H3 · Zone 9
- May–October
- Evergreen
Overview
A tender, freely flowering abutilon with long arching shoots, mottled green-and-cream foliage and hanging apricot-orange flowers. It is useful against a warm wall or in a large container that can be protected in winter.
At a Glance
Sun
Full sun, Partial shade
Height
1–1.8 m (3–6 ft)
Spread
0.8–1.5 m (3–5 ft)
Hardiness
H3 · Zone 9
Flowers
May–October
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture
Moist well drained
Habit
Arching, Bushy
Water
Moderate
Maintenance
Moderate
Growing Conditions
Min. Temperature
-5°C (23°F)
pH Range
6–8
Fertility
Fertile
Drainage
Free Draining
Aspect Suitability
- South-facing
- West-facing
Soil Tolerance
- Chalk
- Sandy
- Loam
- Acid
- Neutral pH
- Alkaline
Foliage
Persistence
Evergreen
Colour
Green, Cream
Leaf shape / texture
Palmate|Maple-like
- Variegated
- Architectural foliage
Foliage interest: 12 months of the year
Seasonal Timeline
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Flowering
Foliage
Propagate
- Flowering May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
- Foliage 12 months of the year
- Propagate Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Maintenance Calendar
- Mar Remove damaged growth and reshape before new growth begins
- May Begin regular feeding and keep compost evenly moist
- Jul Take softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
- Oct Move container plants to frost-free shelter
Garden Design
Works well in: Container, Contemporary, Cottage, Screening, Specimen, Tropical, Tropical / Exotic
Train loosely against a warm wall or allow it to arch over neighbouring foliage.
Companion planting: Cannas, Fuchsias, Salvias, Tender foliage plants
Wildlife Value
- Bees
- Other pollinators
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