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Abutilon is a perennial flowering shrub known for its upright growth habit and pendant bell shaped blooms. It grows well in warm temperate to tropical climates and is commonly cultivated in home gardens, borders, containers, and landscape plantings. The plant prefers full sunlight to partial shade, well drained fertile soil, and moderate watering, making it suitable for ornamental garden cultivation in suitable climates.
Features
Perennial flowering shrub suitable for home garden planting
Upright growth with pendant bell shaped blooms
Adaptable to borders, containers, and landscape beds
Prefers sunny to partially shaded locations
Suitable for warm temperate to tropical climates
Specifications
Scientific name: Abutilon species
Common name (US): Flowering Maple
Seed type / variety: Open pollinated ornamental flower seed
Growth habit: Evergreen or semi evergreen shrub
USDA zones: 8 to 11
Planting season: Spring or early summer in warm regions
Growing season: Warm season active growth; year round in frost free climates
Sowing season: February to April in warm regions; March to May in subtropical regions; September to October in mild tropical climates
Germination time and conditions: About 10 to 21 days in warm moist well drained soil
Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil requirements: Fertile well drained loamy soil preferred
Watering needs: Moderate watering with consistent moisture
Mature plant size: Approximately 4 to 10 feet height with about 3 to 6 feet spread
Plant spacing: About 3 to 5 feet between plants
