Also known as Flowering Maple · 68 gardener saves
Abutilon: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Abutilon, the genus most gardeners know as flowering maple. We track 16 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Abutilon varieties
Of 16 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedBrazilian Bellflower Chinese Lantern
Abutilon megapotamicum
#2 most savedTrailing Abutilon
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Ines'
#3 most savedRedvein Abutilon, Flowering Maple
Abutilon striatum
Flowering Maple
Abutilon theophrasti 'Talini's Pink'
David's Red Flowering Maple
Abutilon x hybrida 'David's Red'
Canary Bird Trailing Abutilon
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Canary Bird'
Voodoo Trailing Abutilon
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Voodoo'
Abutilon Helen Hybrid
Abutilon x hybridum 'Helen'
Pink Charm Abutilon
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Pink Charm'
Red Princess Abutilon
Abutilon x hybridum 'Red Princess'
White King Abutilon
Abutilon x hybridum 'White King'
Julia Flowering Maple
Abutilon x hybridum 'Julia'
Browse all 16 Abutilon varieties →
How to grow Abutilon
What the Abutilon varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 16 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Abutilon year
- FertilizeApril–August94% of varieties
Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer, especially if container grown.
- Winter PrepOctober94% of varieties
Move container plants indoors before the first hard frost to overwinter.
- PruneFebruary and March88% of varieties
Cut back leggy stems and shape heavily before spring growth begins.
- Check for PestsMay–August63% of varieties
Check regularly for whiteflies, aphids, and spider mites.
Do
- Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist 🌱
- Feed with a balanced fertilizer monthly
- Prune after flowering to shape the plant
- Water regularly during dry periods 🌱
- Apply balanced fertilizer monthly
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Overwater to prevent root rot ❌
- Don’t neglect pest monitoring
- Overwater leading to root rot ❌
What goes wrong with Abutilon
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing on undersides of leaves | Use insecticidal soap or horticultural oil |
| Whiteflies | White flying insects and yellowing leaves | Use yellow sticky traps and insecticidal soap |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing on foliage | Use miticides or insecticidal soap |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Powdery Mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Root Rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Reduce watering and ensure well-draining soil |
Making more Abutilon
Cuttings
- Take 4-inch softwood cuttings in early summer
- Dip in rooting hormone
- Plant in moist potting mix
- Keep in warm, bright location
- Roots develop in 6 weeks
Seeds
- Tuck seeds into moist soil surface
- Keep soil consistently moist
- Germination occurs in 2-3 weeks
- Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding
Abutilon questions
How many types of Abutilon are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 16 distinct Abutilon varieties. The most popular — ranked by 68 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Abutilon grow in?
Across its varieties, Abutilon covers USDA Zones 6–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Abutilon bloom?
Most Abutilon varieties bloom in mid-summer, summer to fall, late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Abutilon should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Abutilon shows up in
By hardiness zone
Related genera
Design with Abutilon in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
