Abutilon hybridum
Botanical Name
Abutllon hybridum
Hardiness
Zones 9 to 10, grown as an annual elsewhere
Height
18 to 30 inches
Width
24 inches
Flowers
Summer thru frost: red, pink, yellow, white, orange
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Space plants 18" apart, plants (especially those with variegated foliage) do best with morning sun and afternoon shade, pinch young plants to promote bushier growth, NOT drought tolerant - requires consistent moisture, can be overwintered as a houseplant when given intense bright light
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Variegatum' - yellow mottled leaves
'Eclipse' - Pink flowers, leaves have yellow variegation
'Fool's Gold' - Orange flowers