Species flowering-maple
orange flowers with brown stigma and style, green leaves and brown stems

flowering-maple

Abutilon hybridum 'Bella Red'

Flowering-maple (Abutilon hybridum 'Bella Red') is a magnificent plant species with its beautiful red bell-shaped flowers and bright green, maple-like foliage. Growing to a manageable height of around 1-3 feet (30-90 cm), this drought-tolerant, self-sowing annual is perfect for adding color to any garden. Its blooms appear in an array of vibrant colors, from magenta to yellow, that light up any outdoor setting. Its gorgeous flowers also attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great choice for a wildlife garden. Combined with its hardiness, this species certainly is a magnificent addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Root Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division

Hardiness Zone:

9 - 10

Flowers:

Reddish-orange Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

pruning

It is recommended to prune flowering-maples twice a year, once in late winter and once in late summer. Prune the plant in late winter before the new growth appears, to shape and maintain a compact form. Late summer pruning should be done after the plant blooms, to remove any faded flowers. To avoid reducing the number of flowers, try to make the cuts slightly above a leaf node, so that the stems can re-sprout and produce more flowers. On a mature specimen, only remove 1 third to 1 half of the branches when pruning.

watering

Flowering-maple plants should be watered once a week with approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. The soil should be allowed to dry out slightly between watering. It is important to avoid over-watering as this can cause the plant to rot or develop root diseases. Observe the leaves and if they start to yellow, the plant may need a bit more water.

sunlight

Flowering-maple plants prefer bright, indirect sunlight throughout the day and do best when they get between 4-5 hours of direct sunlight each day. These plants do not like to be in overly bright direct sun for long periods of time as this could damage the foliage. Early morning sunlight or late afternoon sunlight is the best time for your flower-maple plants to get their direct light for the day.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Abutilon hybridum 'Bella Red' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.

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