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Abutilon, Flowering Maple 'Vesuvius'

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)

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Species

pictum (PIK-tum)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) | October 2002 | positive

'Vesuvius' is one of the lovliest abutilons I grow.
Easy to grow and continual bloom. I love its firey delicate blooms.

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