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Abelmoschus esculentus

Genus: Abelmoschus
Family: Malvaceae
Common Names: gobbo, gombo, gumbo, lady's finger, okro

About this plant

A deciduous perennial from tropical regions that is grown as an annual in temperate climates. It has hairy leaves deeply cut into 5-7 lobes and hibiscus-like pale yellow flowers to around 7cm wide with dark centres borne in summer and followed by edible, green seed pods

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown under glass or in a polytunnel but can be planted outside in a warm, sunny, sheltered position in a container or in the ground when soil temperature has risen to 15°C

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverArchitectural

Planting Places

MediterraneanGravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years