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Abutilon 'Furious Yellow'

Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Furious Yellow'

Also Known As

  • Furious Yellow Flowering Maple

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 8b-12

Abutilon 'Furious Yellow' plant details

Abutilon 'Furious Yellow' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abutilon 'Furious Yellow'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Furious Yellow'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named by our own Maureen Caviness, this Cistus Nursery hybrid produces bright, "Big Bird" yellow flowers on black stems on a fairly compact plant, to 4-5'. Likes partial shade, ample moisture, and good drainage. Great in the ground with mulch in fall to ensure winter survival or in container. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Abutilon 'Furious Yellow' plant

How to Grow Abutilon 'Furious Yellow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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