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Abutilon 'Albus'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   8a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H4 - G1   Australia:   2 - 4  
Care Level
Height
Spread
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Abutilon 'Albus' (abutilon) bears showy, white and repeat-blooming blossoms. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Abutilon 'Albus' (abutilon) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, foundation, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds and hummingbirds to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Abutilon 'Albus' (abutilon) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.