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Flowering Maple

Abutilon megapotamicum

A graceful, long-blooming shrub with distinctive red and yellow lantern flowers that hummingbirds adore.

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Description

The Flowering Maple is a charming, semi-tropical evergreen shrub celebrated for its distinctive, lantern-like flowers and graceful, arching habit. Native to South America, this vigorous grower produces an abundance of pendulous, 2-3 inch blooms that resemble tiny red lanterns with a contrasting yellow "skirt" and prominent brownish-red stamens protruding from the base . The flowers dangle from slender, arching stems clothed in light green, maple-like leaves, creating a delicate, airy display from spring through fall, and nearly year-round in frost-free climates . A magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, this fast-growing, versatile shrub is a superb choice for adding continuous color and elegant movement to sunny borders, hanging baskets, and sheltered patios.

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Light green, maple-like, softly textured leaves; profuse, pendulous, lantern-shaped flowers with a red calyx, yellow petals, and protruding brownish-red stamens, blooming from spring through fall .
Mature Height: 3-6 ft (can be pruned to maintain size) .
Mature Spread: 3-5 ft .
Growth Rate: Fast .
Hardiness Zones: USDA 9-11 ; Sunset 16-24, H1, H2 .
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun; protect from harsh afternoon sun) .
Core Benefits: Long blooming season, distinctive red and yellow lantern flowers, hummingbird magnet, fast-growing, versatile for hanging baskets .
Best Uses: Hanging baskets, containers, mixed borders, trellises (as a climber), patio accents, pollinator gardens .

Faqs

Q: How is this different from other flowering maples like 'Golden Ballerina'?
A: Abutilon megapotamicum is distinct for its unique, two-toned, lantern-shaped flowers with a red calyx and yellow petals, and its naturally more lax, trailing habit, making it especially well-suited for hanging baskets. 'Golden Ballerina' has larger, fully yellow, bell-shaped flowers and a more upright, shrubby form .

Q: Can it be grown in hanging baskets?
A: Absolutely. Its trailing, arching stems and pendulous flowers make it one of the best flowering plants for hanging baskets and elevated containers, where the delicate blooms can be admired from below .

Q: How much sun does it need for the best flower display?
A: For the most abundant flowers, plant in full sun (at least 4-6 hours of direct sun). In very hot inland areas, it benefits from afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch and keep the plant looking fresh .

Q: Is it cold hardy? Can it be grown in containers in cooler zones?
A: It is reliably hardy only in USDA zones 9-11. In cooler zones, it is an excellent container plantthat can be brought indoors to a bright location before the first frost. It will continue to bloom indoors with adequate light .

Q: How should I prune it?
A: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and control size. Since it blooms on new growth, a light pruning after a heavy bloom flush can also encourage branching and more flowers. Pinching back young plants promotes bushier growth .

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