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Abutilon 'Harvest Moon'

Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Harvest Moon'

Also Known As

  • Harvest Moon Flowering Maple

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

Abutilon 'Harvest Moon' plant details

Abutilon 'Harvest Moon' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter apricot flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly 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 'Harvest Moon'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Harvest Moon'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pendulous apricot bells bloom abundantly year round on this great selection of flowering maple for containers and gardens. 'Harvest Moon' is very heat tolerant and forms a bushy shrub 24"-30" tall x 18"-24" wide. Hummingbirds enjoy it immensely, as will butterflies and humans too!

Gardening facts about Abutilon 'Harvest Moon' plant

How to Grow Abutilon 'Harvest Moon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • apricot
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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