Abutilon [dwarf red]

Scientific Name: Callianthe [dwarf red]

Also Known As

Abutilon 'Dwarf Red'
Dwarf Red Flowering Maple

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 15"-30"
W: 15"-30"

planting zones

8b-12

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Abutilon [dwarf red] plant details

Abutilon [dwarf red] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange and red 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 [dwarf red]

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 30 IN - wide, 15 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon [dwarf red]

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

Abutilon ‘Dwarf Red’ is a deciduous flowering maple that holds electric salmon-orange bell-shaped flowers in an upright habit. Some of us here at Little Prince think looks like a nice Hawaiian Punch. Abutilons are very heat tolerant, making them excellent for summer gardens or containers in the hot sun. Provide winter protection in cooler climates. They thrive in well-drained soil with occasional feedings. Pinch the young leaf stems to encourage more branching. Prune lightly to shape and remove dead stems.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

For those looking for an abundance of bloom, here is a densely branching hybrid with enormous charm. Reddish-orange bell-shaped flowers contrast sharply against the dark green leaves. This Abutilon belongs to the group known as "Parlor Maples" and has a very compact branching habit. It is one of those plants that truly brightens your home year-round whether placed on a sunlit desk or windowsill.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Really a red orange, but nonetheless a richly colored floriferous flowering maple which is quite compact at 15-18" when grown in full sun; will reach 30" in a single season when give less light. We like how it tolerates light frosts and continues to dazzle into November.