Abutilon 'Victor Reiter'
Apricot Flowering Maple
Description
Apricot Flowering Maple is a variety of Abutilon that has a sensational orange tinged flower. The dangle at the end of stems in abundance are a real show to the eye. The blooms persist for months on end unlike many other flowering shrubs. For that reason, it makes a perfect focal point in the garden. It does best if grown in partial shade, with good air circulation. Its cultural requirements are the same as the parent plant- needing well draining, fertile soil in part sun or light shade. In warm inland valleys, it does best with afternoon shade.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Orange
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.