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Abutilon 'Estella's Little Bird'
Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Estella's Little Bird'
Also Known As
- Etella's Little Bird Chinese Lantern
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 8b-12
Abutilon 'Estella's Little Bird' plant details
Abutilon 'Estella's Little Bird' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter yellow 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 'Estella's Little Bird'
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Estella's Little Bird'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Abutilon 'Estella's Little Bird' plant
How to Grow Abutilon 'Estella's Little Bird'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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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 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
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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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