Tiger Eye Flowering Maple
Abutilon x 'Tiger Eye'
SKU
09861
A fast-growing tropical flowering shrub, named for its distinctive maple-shaped leaves. Exquisite red-veined yellow flowers hang beautifully from its upright form. A showy landscape accent shrub or espalier specimen for frost-free areas. Good container feature in bright patio or indoor locations.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-BEW-ti-lon |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to summer; nearly year-round in frost-free areas. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Poolside |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Gift Plant, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
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