10 Seeds Abutilon pictum Red Flowering Maple Tropical Flowering Shrub

Abutilon pictum, commonly called Red Flowering Maple, is a tropical to subtropical flowering shrub prized for its maple-like foliage and dangling bell-shaped blooms. This ornamental selection produces vivid red to orange-red flowers over a long season, making it a standout in containers, conservatories, and warm-climate gardens.
Grow it as a container plant in cooler zones or as an evergreen shrub in frost-free areas, where it adds continuous color and a graceful, branching form. The blooms attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, and the plant also works well trained as a small standard or espalier. Provide bright light and consistent moisture for best flowering.
Species: Abutilon pictum
Variety: Red Flowering Maple
Type: Tropical flowering shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching, evergreen to semi-evergreen
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, rich, moist soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 9-11
Germination: 14-30 days at 70-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Notes: Pinch young plants to encourage a bushy habit