Photo of Abutilon 'Tangerine Mist' flower by Evan Bean

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Abutilon 'Tangerine Mist'

Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Tangerine Mist'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-12'
  • W: 3'-9'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

Abutilon 'Tangerine Mist' plant details

Abutilon 'Tangerine Mist' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter apricot and orange flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 'Tangerine Mist'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 9 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, floriferous, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Tangerine Mist'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We like to think all of our introductions are the result of lots of hard-work and research, however this introduction was a chance seedling behind the mist bench. And after many indiscriminate choppings-back, we discovered very large warm orange flowers and leaves, the largest of any we've grown - possibly even larger than Donald Trump's hands. Fabulous container plant, light afternoon shade, good nutrients, with even moisture. USDA zone 9a, probably colder.

Gardening facts about Abutilon 'Tangerine Mist' plant

How to Grow Abutilon 'Tangerine Mist'

  • 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

    • orange
    • apricot
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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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
Photo of Abutilon megapotamicum [typical - Plant Delights] flower, foliage by Evan Bean
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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
Photo of Abutilon 'Charmed' by Patricia Cunningham
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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
Photo of Abutilon 'Patricia' flower by Stan Shebs
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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
Photo of Abutilon megapotamicum flower by f99aq
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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
Photo of Abutilon 'Savitzii' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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