Abutilon ‘Red Tiger’

Description

Red Tiger has some of the most mesmerizing flowers we have seen.  This Abutilon has large yellow blooms with rich red veins hanging on long pedicels. This allows the blooms to move freely, and they will sway in the breeze like a bunch of delicate lanterns. The blossoms provide a spectacular experience whether viewed from the side or below making it a truly remarkable plant to add to your garden. Red Tiger is capable of blossoming almost year round if kept in the right environment.

Unlike many of the Abutilons we grow, Red tiger is NOT a dwarf variety.  It is capable of getting 4-5′ or more tall and wide.  However, like most Abutilons it responds well to pruning and can be kept to a smaller size quite easily.

Abutilon is an evergreen perennial in warm climates, and can be easily grown as an outdoor annual or a houseplant in colder climates. This particular Abutilon is very heat tolerant, and it can also survive temperatures down into the 20’s, but it is best to keep it above freezing.  It isn’t picky about its environment as long as it receives plenty of water and bright light.  It is suited for both container culture or planting in the ground, and will happily bloom on your windowsill or outside on your patio. Abutilons respond well to pruning. Flower buds are produced on new growth, so they can be easily be shaped and maintained to size with regular trimming

Because of its leaf and flower shape, Abutilon is known by many different names, they include flowering maple, parlor maple, Indian mallow, Chinese bellflower, and Chinese Lantern.

You will receive 1 Abutilon starter plant in 2.5″ pot for each item added to the cart. An example of starter plants is included in the photos.  The plants are well rooted and are ready to be potted into a larger container.

Looking for a dwarf yellow or red Abutilon?

Check out Abutilon ‘Red Glory’, Abutilon ‘Little Sunshine’, or Abutilon ‘Star Sprite’ which are dwarf Abutilons with red orange or yellow flowers.

Hardiness zone: 9

What does hardiness zone 9 mean?

It means that Abutilon are not cold tolerant and require protection from freezing temperatures. If you are growing them outdoors, bring them inside before it starts frosting.  While they will tolerate a light frost, continual cold temperatures will kill them.

Not sure what your hardiness zone is?

Check out the USDA Interactive Zone Map to find out!

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