Abelia
Abelia is an attractive arching 2 - 3 m shrub with small leaves and white to pink bell-shaped flowers during summer and autumn.
Abutilon, also known as Chinese Lanterns due to the shape of their flowers, are attractive shrubs mostly growing to 1 – 2 m tall. Their pendulous, hibiscus like flowers come in lovely shades of white, orange, yellow and pink and variegated varieties with mottled foliage are available.
How to grow abutilon in a garden
- Choose a sunny or partly shaded spot in the garden and prepare the planting area well by digging in Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.
- Dig a hole in the prepared area, place the plant in the bottom of the planting hole, gently backfill around the plant’s root ball with soil then water well.
- Reapply Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser around the root zone every 8 weeks from spring until mid autumn to promote good soil health.
- Mulch with an organic mulch, such as bark chips, sugar cane or pea straw and water in well.
- During times of new leaf growth and flowering, feed each week with Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food.
How to grow abutilon in a pot
- Choose a pot at least 300mm wide and deep. Position in full sun or part shade.
- Fill chosen pots with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.
- Plant, backfill gently with potting mix & water in well. Feed weekly with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.
- During times of new leaf growth and flowering, feed each week with Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food.
Growing tips
- Abutilons can be pruned in later winter to keep growth in check; tip: prune young plants to promote bushiness and flowering.
- Flowers from September to December.
Abies
Abies, also known as Fir Trees, are tall evergreen conifers.
Abutilon
Abutilon, also known as Chinese Lanterns due to the shape of their flowers, are attractive shrubs mostly growing to 1 - 2 m tall.
Acer
Acer's or Hapanese Maples are attractive trees with stunning autumn foliage for cold & temperate climates.
Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser
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Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food
Liquid plant food that provides your flowering plants with the balanced nutrients they require for healthy growth and flower production.
Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter
A high quality all purpose organic-based potting mix suitable for most indoor and outdoor potted plants.
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