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Abutilon pictum 'Gold Dust'

Scientific Name: Callianthe picta 'Gold Dust'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 3'-15'
  • W: 2'-10'

planting zones

  • 8a-12

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Abutilon pictum 'Gold Dust' plant details

Abutilon pictum 'Gold Dust' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter salmon 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 pictum 'Gold Dust'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon pictum 'Gold Dust'

USDA Zones: 8a - 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

Abutilon Pictum "Gold Dust" has attractive pale green splotched with yellow foliage. Orange bell shaped flowers most of the year in sun to lt shade. Unright growth habit to 2-3'
Mottled gold and green foliage on upright bushy plants, with salmon flowers all year long. A great container plant! 18-24"

Gardening facts about Abutilon pictum 'Gold Dust' plant

How to Grow Abutilon pictum 'Gold Dust'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Flower Color

    • salmon
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds

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