Abutilon 'Fool's Gold'
Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Fool's Gold'
Also Known As
- Fool's Gold Flowering Maple
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 8b-12
Abutilon 'Fool's Gold' plant details
Abutilon 'Fool's Gold' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer orange 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 'Fool's Gold'
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: velvety
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Fool's Gold'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Abutilon 'Fool's Gold' plant
How to Grow Abutilon 'Fool's Gold'
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
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Callianthe for your garden
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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