Abutilon 'Canary Bird'
flowering maple Canarybird
The award-winning 'Canary Bird' is a semi-evergreen shrub with maple-like leaves and nodding, bell-shaped lemon yellow blooms that flower from early summer to the first frosts. It's ideal for growing against a south-facing wall, but Abutilon 'Canary Bird' can also be grown in a large pot and overwintered in a conservatory.
How to care for Abutilon Canary Bird:
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
In milder parts of the UK, plant in a sheltered, sunny spot protected from cold winds. Make sure the soil is well-drained, and improve heavy soils with grit and organic matter before planting. Water during dry spells and feed monthly in the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to encourage flowering. Lightly trim back shoots that spoil the symmetry in mid- or late spring. If growing outside in a large pot, ensure plants are protected from wet conditions and frost, or moved indoors during the winter.
When grown in a large pot for a conservatory, use a loam-based compost like John Innes No.3 mixed with some perlite or grit for drainage. Keep the plant in bright, indirect light and water regularly, allowing the top inch of compost to dry out slightly between waterings. Mist occasionally to boost humidity. Trim back leggy growth in spring to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Repot every couple of years in spring to refresh the compost.
In milder parts of the UK, plant in a sheltered, sunny spot protected from cold winds. Make sure the soil is well-drained, and improve heavy soils with grit and organic matter before planting. Water during dry spells and feed monthly in the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to encourage flowering. Lightly trim back shoots that spoil the symmetry in mid- or late spring. If growing outside in a large pot, ensure plants are protected from wet conditions and frost, or moved indoors during the winter.
When grown in a large pot for a conservatory, use a loam-based compost like John Innes No.3 mixed with some perlite or grit for drainage. Keep the plant in bright, indirect light and water regularly, allowing the top inch of compost to dry out slightly between waterings. Mist occasionally to boost humidity. Trim back leggy growth in spring to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Repot every couple of years in spring to refresh the compost.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
3m
Eventual spread:
3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This shrub is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
£32.99
available to order from autumn
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