Unbelievable Abutilon Megapotamicum Climber
In our flowering maple hardiness trials we have found a few species and cultivars of abutilon which when planted early in the season in well-drained sites will perennialize.
Abutilon megapotamicum climber. Vigorous Abutilon megapotamicum Trailing Abutilon is a semi-evergreen shrub bearing pendant bell-shaped flowers 2 in. Abutilon x suntense - is a splendid small tree or large shrub that will grow to 10 feet quite quickly. Abutilon Megapotamicum is a reliable and pretty hardy species from Brazil with striking and interestingly shaped flowers.
Golden yellow petals are hooded by a. The foliage evergreen is grey green and downy - not unlike that of the mallow family for which it is often mistaken. Abutilon is an exotic hibiscus relative that has been grown for ages in containers as a houseplant with little attention paid to its winter hardiness as a sun perennial.
The foliage evergreen is grey green and downy - not unlike that of the mallow family for which it is often mistaken. The flowers are orange-yellow with dark red veins. Sometimes also collectively referred to as Chinese bellfl ower or Chinese lantern or just abutilon fl owering maples were popular during the Victorian era later fell out of favor.
Abutilon megapotamicum is a graceful shrub native to the dry mountain valleys of Brazil. The upright shrub has an open habit with attractive cane-like branches that fall in arches. Milleri has long narrow leaves and pale orange flowers with red calyces.
There are two forms of this species one prostrate the other upright. Butterflies and hummingbirds feast on them. Abutilon megapotamicum plant L narrow leaves LC flower bud RC and open flower R.
An Abutilon with variegated leaves. Blooming for weeks from summer to frost they decorate the plant with a profusion of blossoms resembling Chinese lanterns. Abutilon Megapotamicum is available from Paddock Plants.