Abutilon x suntense 'White Charm' (White Charm Flowering Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilyMalvaceae
GenusAbutilon
Speciesx suntense
Cultivar'White Charm'
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-12 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)10 - 20
Height1.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA vigorous shrub intermediate.
PropagationPropagate through softwood cuttings.
PestsGenerally disease free, but may be attacked by glasshouse white fly, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects, as well as by the caterpillars of the abutilon moth and wingless weevils in North America.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionFlowers to 5 cm in diameter, white in colour.

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