Abutilon megapotamicum 'Victor's Folly'
Scientific Name: Callianthe megapotamica 'Victor's Folly'
Also Known As
- Victor's Folly Chinese Lantern
- Victor's Folly Trailing Abutilon
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Victor's Folly' plant details
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Victor's Folly' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green 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 - 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 megapotamicum 'Victor's Folly'
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, floriferous, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon megapotamicum 'Victor's Folly'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Abutilon megapotamicum 'Victor's Folly' plant
How to Grow Abutilon megapotamicum 'Victor's Folly'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Scientific Name: Callianthe megapotamica
aka Brazillian Bell-flower, Flowering Maple, Trailing Abutilon
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7a-12
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - occasional
Scientific Name: Callianthe megapotamica [typical - Plant Delights]
aka Flowering Maple
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-8'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Charmed'
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Patricia'
aka Flowering Maple, Patricia Chinese Lantern
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Savitzii'
aka Parlour Maple, Savitzii Chinese Lanern, Savitzii Flowering Maple
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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