Abutilon 'Kentish Belle'

Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Kentish Belle'

Also Known As

Abutilon 'Kentish Bells'
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Kentish Belle'
Abutilon x 'Kentish Bell'
Chinese Bells
Kentish Belle Chinese Lantern
Kentish Belle Flowering Maple

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-8'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

8a-12

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Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' plant details

Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter apricot, orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abutilon 'Kentish Belle'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, orange, red and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, floriferous, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Kentish Belle'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pendant peachy orange bells held by red sepals are produced in great profusion through from late spring until fall. Potentially hardier than we once thought and, with protection or in sheltered locations, may survive winters in zone 8 areas of BC.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Kentish Belle has a arching growth habit with dark green leaves with yellow bell shaped flowers on dangling thin stems. Blooms most of the year, likes sun to lt shade.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Showy doesn't cover the pendulous 1-2" apricot; red bells that this small-to-med sub-shrub produces on arching purple-brown branches over a very long summer-into-fall period. Sun/Med