Abutilon 'Red Trumpet' (floarea de artar) - exemplare XL

Abutilon ‘Red Trumpet’ is a striking variety of abutilon, also known by the common names “flowering maple” or “Chinese bell”, noted for its large, bell-shaped flowers of a bright, intense red that catch the eye with their elegant shape and vibrant hue.

This decorative shrub is ideal for pots, window boxes, 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 evergreen in warm climates

• Height: 80–120 cm (in pot or garden)

• Foliage: deep green, with lobed edges, resembling maple leaves

• Flowers: large, bell-shaped, bright red; may appear singly or in pairs

• Blooming period: from spring to autumn (May–October)

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: full sun or bright partial shade – maximum flowering in direct light

• Soil: fertile, well-drained, with a light texture

• Watering: regular – soil should be kept lightly moist, without excess water

• Minimum temperature: withstands down to about 0°C, but indoor overwintering is recommended in cold areas

• Pruning: light trimming is recommended to maintain a compact shape and encourage flowering

🌿 Advantages and uses:

• Highly decorative plant, suitable for terraces, balconies, greenhouses, or summer gardens

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Can also be grown as a flowering bonsai in large pots

• Easy to shape and adaptable

📦 Note: This plant may bloom intermittently depending on light and temperature. It may arrive with or without flowers, but it blooms steadily under optimal conditions.

Pot diameter: 17 cm
Height including pot approx. 90 cm