Abutilon is related to the hibiscus (also known as Chinese lantern or the flowering maple) that has been grown for ages in containers as a houseplant with little attention paid to its winter hardiness as a sun perennial. In our flowering maple hardiness trials, we have found a few species and cultivars of abutilon which, when planted early in the season in well-drained sites, will perennialize.The summer and Autumn abutilon delights gardeners, butterflies and birds with its pendent bell-shaped flowers available in an array of rich colors including apricot,lemon, orange, pink, red and white. Abutilon looks great planted in mass or weaving throughout a mixed border. Flowering maple is also great in a container. The key to success with abutilon is good winter drainage. Plant them high and dry (in the winter) and they will delight you for years in your garden. 

Appearance

Height: 2m Spread: 1m

Growth Rate: Fast Time to Maturity: 1 Year Habit: Bushy, Upright  

Flower Size: Medium Colour: Yellow Shape: Bell  

Blooming Time: Summer/Autumn

Foliage Size: Large Colour: Green Shape: Maple

Growing Conditions

Position: Full sun. semi-shade.

Soil: Prefers fairly free-draining soil rich in organic matter.

Care: Light prune after flowering..

Uses & Characteristics: *Semi-Evergreen

*Attracts Birds

*Attracts Bees

*Attracts Butterflies

*Hedging

*Shrub

*Tropical Garden

*Standards