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    Abutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant'

    Scientific Name: Corynabutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant'

    Also Known As

    • Veronica Tennant Flowering Maple

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-15'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Abutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant' plant details

    Abutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Abutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I gasped when I first saw this in bloom at Heronswood one cool April day. This plant seemed too delicate to grace a garden in our region. Yet this Chilean shrub, with its large and exquisite open cups of lavender to white flowers in April and May, is hardier than many realize (mine survived winter 2004 just fine). Full sun is best and sharply draining soil is imperative.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Abutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant' plant

    How to Grow Abutilon vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Abutilon vitifolium

    Scientific Name: Corynabutilon vitifolium

    aka Flowering Maple

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Abutilon vitifolium flower by Secret Garden Growers
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