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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
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • apricot
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • brown
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