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Abutilon 'David's Red'

Scientific Name: Callianthe 'David's Red'

Also Known As

  • David's Red Flowering Maple

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Abutilon 'David's Red' plant details

Abutilon 'David's Red' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 'David's Red'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'David's Red'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very flashy Abutilon says my BFF and BPP (Best Plant Pusher) David Feix. 3” large and widely flaring, radiant red blooms face outwards from branches – the better to grab your attention and entice all the neighborhood hummers. Year-round bloom! Multi-branching to 8’x6’ (easily pruned smaller), with typical maple-style leaves. Like all Abutilons, it’s happiest in compost amended loamy soil.

Gardening facts about Abutilon 'David's Red' plant

How to Grow Abutilon 'David's Red'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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