Large Chinese Bellflower
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Chinese Bellflower
A perfect choice for a conservatory or patio. The abutilon is often known as Chinese Bellflower for the shape of its flowers which hang like church bells, or flowering maple due to the shape of its attractive leaves .
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This abutilon is also known as ‘Chinese Bellflower’ because of it’s bell shaped blooms. It will do well in a conservatory or outside on summer patio in a sheltered spot. In the right spot these plants will produce colourful blooms all summer long.
Good light is important for abutilon, however if your plant is in front of a window sill keep a little way back from the glass, where it may get scorched or chilled. Cold draughts or strong winds are best avoided, and, in the winter, they will need a spot indoors as they will start to suffer in temperatures below 6°C.
To encourage more buds, cut off dead flowers and pinch out the leading shoots. As the plant grows it can be repotted next spring into a larger pot with rich potting compost.
Abutilon aren’t particularly prone to pests but if you spot any aphids or stickiness on the leaves, give them a good wipe down and / or a spray with soapy water.
