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Exquisite first bloom of the Abutilon 'Marion Stewart' or Hardy
Flowering Maple or Abutilon from Long Island plant |
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Abutilon 'Marion Stewart'
(Hardy Flowering Maple, aka Abutilon from Long Island)
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Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Hybrid
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 7'
Spread: 3'
Blooms: Small, 1.5" wide clumps of orange bells with red veining
Foliage: Green, hand-size, maple-like
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist
Fertilizer: Bi-weekly with liquid fertilizer or high nitrogen
fertilizer
Water: Mist often
Propagation: Seeds, herbaceous stem cuttings in Spring
Caution: Aphids, spider mites
Uses: Container, specimen, accent
Comments: Abutilon 'Marion Stewart' or Hardy Flowering Maple or
Abutilon from Long Island is an interesting disease-free
tropical shrub. Pinch regularly to
promote more blooms and lush growth. Protect plant from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
