Trailing Abutilon, Flowering Maple, Brazilian Bell-Flower, Abutilon vexillarium
Vigorous, Abutilon megapotamicum (Trailing Abutilon) is a semi-evergreen shrub bearing pendant, bell-shaped flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a red calyx protecting its yellow petals. Blooming for weeks from summer to frost, they decorate the plant with a profusion of blossoms resembling Chinese lanterns. Butterflies and hummingbirds feast on them. The foliage of heart-shaped, slender pointed leaves lines the gracefully arching branches. This Abutilon has more lax growth than most other abutilons, so is ideally suited to growing as a wall shrub. Equally lovely addition to beds and borders, decorative containers, or hanging baskets.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Abutilon |
| Common names | Flowering Maple, Abutilon |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Abutilon |
| Common names | Flowering Maple, Abutilon |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Abutilon megapotamicum (Trailing Abutilon) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Abutilon megapotamicum (Trailing Abutilon) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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