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    Abutilon indicum

    Also Known As

    • Monkeybush
    • Sweet Mallow

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Abutilon indicum plant details

    Abutilon indicum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer apricot and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Abutilon indicum

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon indicum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    We're big fans of this Southeast Asian native Abutilon. We like it for its form, toughness, long bloom season and its soft, silvery green, heart-shaped foliage. Quick growing to 4’ - 6’ tall, it’s very multi-branching & shrub-like & blooms from February till July. Small, 1”, soft, peachy-yellow, shallow Abutilon blooms are borne abundantly throughout the season, followed by interesting seed heads. Loamy soil is best.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Abutilon indicum plant

    How to Grow Abutilon indicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • apricot
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Abutilon 'Orange Hot Lava'

    Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Orange Hot Lava'

    aka Orange Hot Lava Flowering Maple

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Abutilon 'Orange Hot Lava' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Abutilon 'Patricia'

    Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Patricia'

    aka Flowering Maple, Patricia Chinese Lantern

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Abutilon 'Patricia' flower by Stan Shebs
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    Abutilon megapotamicum

    Scientific Name: Callianthe megapotamica

    aka Brazillian Bell-flower, Flowering Maple, Trailing Abutilon

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Abutilon megapotamicum flower by f99aq
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    Abutilon 'Savitzii'

    Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Savitzii'

    aka Parlour Maple, Savitzii Chinese Lanern, Savitzii Flowering Maple

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Abutilon 'Savitzii' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Abutilon 'Canary Bird'

    Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Canary Bird'

    aka Canary Bird Flowering Maple

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Abutilon 'Canary Bird' flower by Karl Gercens III
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