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Abutilon 'Victorian Lady'

Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Victorian Lady'

Also Known As

  • Victorian Lady Bell Flower
  • Victorian Lady Double Flowering Maple

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Abutilon 'Victorian Lady' plant details

Abutilon 'Victorian Lady' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - 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 'Victorian Lady'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, double flowers, floriferous, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Victorian Lady'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Oh swoon! Who can resist a double pink "Flowering Maple?" Wildly popular for their easy going temperament and year around bloom in mild climates, they're so much valued for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Sweetheart old-fashioned, ruffly pink, three inch blooms dangle like little hanging roses from 6-10 foot tall upright, branching stems sporting pretty maple-like leaves, primarily from spring through fall with lesser winter bloom here in northern California. Abutilons really shine growing amongst lower shrubs at the back of the garden and work very well in large patio containers. Always accommodate them with rich soil and and annual spring 1-2 inch side-dress of compost for excellent health. Cut back to two feet tall in late fall, it'll rebound nicely in spring. Hardy to 15-20 degrees F.
Double ruffled pink flowers spring to frost to 3” across...sought out by hummingbirds from miles away! Tender shrub 5-8’(+), upright, hardy to about 20 degrees for mild area and along the coast (or greenhouse/sunroom). Likes moist rich soil, feeding increases vigor and bloom, sun in cool areas, afternoon shade where warmer. Nice in big planters.
This is the quite rare double form of flowering maple with pink flowers that resemble just opening old-fashioned rosebuds. It is difficult to propagate and so we must limit one per customer. Upright habit. Available in late spring.

Gardening facts about Abutilon 'Victorian Lady' plant

How to Grow Abutilon 'Victorian Lady'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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