Abutilon Seeds ( Annual )

Abutilon (flowering maple) is an exotic hibiscus relative that has been grown for ages as a houseplant and as a garden border plant. Mostly grown as an annual, Abutilon is a low growing woody subshrub that acts as an herbaceous perennial in colder climates.
The summer and fall-flowering abutilon delights gardeners and hummingbirds with its pendant bell-shaped flowers available in an array of rich colors including yellow, orange, pink, red and even bicolor flowers. Abutilon looks great planted in mass or weaving throughout a mixed border. Flowering maple is also great in a container or hanging basket where its downward facing flowers can be viewed face to face. The key to success with abutilon is good winter drainage. Plant them high and dry (in the winter) and they will delight you for years in your garden.

LET475 Bellvue Mix ( Abutilon hybridum )

Bellvue Mix Flowering Maple is a stunning old-fashioned favorite that produces an abundance of pendulous, bell-shaped flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, salmon, and apricot. Despite its common name, Flowering Maple is not actually related to maples. The name comes from its attractive maple-like foliage and graceful branching habit.

This colorful mix creates vigorous, bushy plants that bloom continuously from summer until frost. The lantern-shaped flowers dangle beneath the foliage like tiny Chinese lanterns, creating a tropical appearance that makes Bellvue Mix one of the most distinctive flowering plants in the garden.

In warm climates, Flowering Maple can become a small shrub, while in colder regions it is commonly grown as an annual or container specimen. The plants are especially beautiful on patios, decks, sunrooms, and conservatories where the dangling blooms can be appreciated up close.

Historical Tidbit: Abutilons gained tremendous popularity during the Victorian era when exotic flowering plants were highly prized. Wealthy gardeners often displayed them in conservatories and glasshouses where visitors admired their unusual flowers and long blooming season. Many antique garden books refer to Flowering Maple as one of the finest decorative flowering plants available.

The species originates from tropical and subtropical regions of South America, where it thrives in warm conditions and blooms for much of the year.

Garden Uses:

Patio containers and decorative pots
Annual flower beds
Tropical-themed gardens
Sunrooms and conservatories
Porch and deck plantings
Mixed borders
Pollinator gardens

Growing Information:

Botanical Name: Abutilon hybridum
Plant Type: Tender perennial often grown as an annual
Height: 3–6 feet
Spread: 2–4 feet
Bloom Season: Summer through frost
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate

Germination: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date. Lightly cover seeds and maintain temperatures of 70–75°F. Germination generally occurs within 14–28 days. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Container Growing: Bellvue Mix performs exceptionally well in large containers. Regular feeding and consistent moisture will encourage continuous flowering throughout the season. Plants can often be overwintered indoors in bright locations.

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