Melinda Myers

Flowering Maple

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 & 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

• Variegatum - yellow mottled leaves
• Eclipse - pink flowers, leaves have yellow variegation
• Fool's Gold - orange flowers