Abutilon, Flowering Maple 'Bella Select Mix'

Abutilon

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grass Valley, California

San Leandro, California

Eugene, Oregon

Conroe, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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(Zone 6a) | February 2007 | positive

Like Maggie says, this is a very easy container plant indoors and out. I bring mine indoors for the winter, any bright window will do and...Read More

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Conroe, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2004 | positive

This is a compact, dwarf variety of Abutilon, suitable for outdoor containers or indoors as well. The showy flowers are from 2"- 3" wide,...Read More

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