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Abutilon 'Canary Bird'
Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Canary Bird'
Also Known As
- Canary Bird Flowering Maple
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 7b-12
Abutilon 'Canary Bird' plant details
Abutilon 'Canary Bird' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - 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 'Canary Bird'
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Canary Bird'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Abutilon 'Canary Bird' plant
How to Grow Abutilon 'Canary Bird'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
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](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/be/26/be2647457d1448a3b5c2ea09b8014722.webp)
Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Charmed'
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
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
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
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
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