Abutilon 'Red Trumpet' (floarea de artar) - exemplare XL
Abutilon 'Red Trumpet' is a spectacular variety of abutilon, also known by the popular name "flowering maple" or "Chinese bellflower" , noted for its large, bell-shaped flowers of an intense bright red , which attract attention with their elegant shape and vibrant hue.
This decorative shrubby plant is ideal for pots, planters or sunny gardens , where it can bloom abundantly throughout the warm season.
🌺 Botanical characteristics:
• Full name: Abutilon hybridum 'Red Trumpet'
• Family: Malvaceae
• Plant type: ornamental shrub, semi-evergreen or perennial in warm climates
• Height: 80–120 cm (in pot or garden)
• Foliage: deep green, with lobed edges, similar to maple
• Flowers: large, bell-shaped, bright red; may appear singly or in pairs
• Flowering: from spring to autumn (May–October)
🌞 Growing conditions:
• Light: full sun or bright partial shade - maximum flowering in direct light
• Soil: fertile, well-drained , light texture
• Watering: regular - the soil should be kept slightly moist, without excess water
• Minimum temperature: withstands up to approx. 0°C , but wintering indoors is recommended in cold areas
• Pruning: light pruning is recommended to maintain the compact shape and stimulate flowering.
🌿 Advantages and uses:
• Extremely decorative plant, suitable for terraces, balconies, greenhouses or summer gardens
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Can also be grown as a floral bonsai in large pots
• Easy to shape and adapt
📦 Note: This plant may bloom intermittently depending on light and temperature. It may arrive to you with or without flowers, but blooms constantly under optimal conditions.
Pot diameter: 17 cm
Height with pot included approx. 90 cm