British growers have been having a tough time with Abutilon this year. Many are on the borderline between frost hardy and tender and during last year's harsh winter stock was lost so there are not huge numbers on the market. But it would be a shame for two unusually cold winters to stop this beautiful mallow flowered genus being promoted. If customers are warned that they need protection they can be an excellent garden plant and always make an attractive conservatory plant.
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