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Thompson's Flowering Maple
Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii'
Pronunciation: a-BEW-ti-lon PIK-tum
SKU #09862
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil lightly moist.
SIZE:
Fast growing, 5 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide
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| Description | This fast-growing tropical flowering shrub is prized for its speckled, maple-shaped leaves and showy, coral-orange flowers. A beautiful accent or border shrub in frost-free areas, with an upright form that is easily espaliered against a wall. A showy container accent in bright patio or indoor locations. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Poolside |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape. |
| History | Abutilon was popular during the Victorian era, where it was easily maintained in sunny conservatories during the winter months and relocated outside in containers during the warm season. |
Details
| Description | This fast-growing tropical flowering shrub is prized for its speckled, maple-shaped leaves and showy, coral-orange flowers. A beautiful accent or border shrub in frost-free areas, with an upright form that is easily espaliered against a wall. A showy container accent in bright patio or indoor locations. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Poolside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape. |
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History
| History | Abutilon was popular during the Victorian era, where it was easily maintained in sunny conservatories during the winter months and relocated outside in containers during the warm season. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.