Abutilon 'Souvenir de Bonn'

Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Souvenir de Bonn'

Also Known As

Abutilon x 'Souvenier de Bonn'
Souvenir de Bonn Flowering Maple
Souvenir de Bonn Indian Mallow
Souvenir de Bonn Parlour Maple

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 2'-8'

planting zones

9a-12

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Abutilon 'Souvenir de Bonn' plant details

Abutilon 'Souvenir de Bonn' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 'Souvenir de Bonn'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Souvenir de Bonn'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Striking white edged maple leaves, salmon bell-flowers veined with crimson and a sturdy upright habit make this is a great choice for large standards.

By: Avant Gardens

Probably one of the oldest abutilon cultivars (from the Victorian era), but sadly, also one of the least hardy. Large, maple-like, variegated leaves, green splashed white, and large, hanging-bell, apricot-orange flowers with dark veins to be enjoyed over a long bloom season. We keep ours in a pot or replace it each spring. Well worth it! Frost hardy in USDA zone 9.

By: Cistus Nursery

Variegated leaves edged in creamy white accompanied by large, salmon-orange blooms marked with dark central veins. Strong, erect habit to 10'.

By: Native Sons

Abutilon 'Souvenier de Bonn' has attractive variegated green and white maple-shaped leaves. An upright grower to 2-3' with strong, erect stems. Orange bell shaped flowers most of the year.