Deciduous & Flowering Shrubs

Abutilon 'Voodoo'

Abutilon 'Voodoo' is an upright flowering shrub with hanging, dark red blooms reported from late summer into fall. It can reach about 6 feet tall and form a clump about 3 feet across, with rhizomes that may carry it farther. In Southwest Washington, give it full sun to part sun and consistently moist, well-drained soil. Its zone 8 listing makes winter protection worth planning, especially in colder sites; a container can be moved indoors for winter. Place it where the flowers can be seen and where the expanding clump has room. Local bloom timing and winter performance remain uncertain.

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At a glance

Mature height: About 6 ft
Mature spread: About 3 ft across as a clump
Light: Full sun to part sun
Hardiness: Listed from USDA zone 8

The right plant, the right place

Make room for something good.

The upright shrub offers hanging, dark red flowers late in the growing season. A container is an option where it needs winter protection.

Where to plant

Allow space for a clump about 3 feet across and possible spread by rhizomes. Choose full sun to part sun.

Through the seasons

Dark red flowers are reported from late summer into fall. Local flowering dates may differ.

Southwest Washington gardens

Give it a good start.

The cultivar is listed from USDA zone 8, but its winter performance in Southwest Washington is unverified. Plan protection in colder sites.

Soil, drainage & water

Provide well-drained soil and keep it consistently moist. Apply the same moisture guidance when growing it in a container.

A little care goes a long way

Growing well, season after season.

In colder sites, grow it in a container that can be moved indoors for winter. Check new growth for aphids and wash off small infestations with water.

Know what to look for

Common growing concerns.

Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.

Aphids

Clusters of small insects on new growth.

Help your plant thrive

Check new growth, conserve aphid predators, and wash off any aphids with water.

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