Abutilon 'Mango Cheesecake'

Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Mango Cheesecake'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8a-12

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Abutilon 'Mango Cheesecake' plant details

Abutilon 'Mango Cheesecake' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter apricot and yellow flowers emerge. 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 'Mango Cheesecake'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Mango Cheesecake'

USDA Zones: 8a - 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

Pale yellow-orange pendant blooms positively GLOW against dark green foliage on this easy to grow and exceptionally bloomiferous –3-5’ high and wide shrub. Beautiful as a large container specimen for the patio or planted in the back of a bed as a showy focal point, loads of hummer-attracting 3” blooms appear Spring until first frost – all year in mild climates! Extremely low-water along the coast where it needs little to no additional water once established, however in hotter climates average water is best. Plant in rich, loamy soil and side-dress with compost once or twice a year for best show. Cut back regularly to encourage bushiness.