Variegatum trailing abutilon

Callianthe megapotamica 'Variegatum'

ShrubMalvaceae

RHS AGM 2012

Variegatum trailing abutilon
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 6 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerLow maintenance

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirds

Notes

'Variegatum' trailing abutilon (Callianthe megapotamica 'Variegatum') is a shrub for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies and hummingbirds visit the flowers. It grows 24 to 71 inches tall and spreads 35 to 59 inches wide, so give it room.

Pairs well with Bishop of Llandaff dahlia, Mondo grass, and Lemon Grass lemongrass.

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