Beautiful Hanging Flowers
Produces attractive pendulous, bell-shaped flowers that bring a distinctive ornamental appearance to gardens and container displays.
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Striatum Abutilon, commonly known as Painted Abutilon or Flowering Maple, is an attractive ornamental shrub admired for its beautiful hanging, bell-shaped flowers and decorative maple-like leaves. Its flowers feature vibrant orange-red petals with distinctive darker red veins, creating an eye-catching display in gardens and outdoor landscapes. Native to South America, this flowering shrub is suitable for ornamental borders, garden beds, and large containers. It can also be grown as a decorative patio plant in suitable climates. Striatum Abutilon adds long-lasting floral interest and tropical charm to ornamental garden spaces.
Produces attractive pendulous, bell-shaped flowers that bring a distinctive ornamental appearance to gardens and container displays.
Features orange-red flowers decorated with prominent darker veins, creating an appealing painted appearance.
Develops attractive green foliage with toothed, maple-like leaves that complement its colorful flowers.
Suitable for ornamental garden beds, borders, patios, and large containers in favorable growing conditions.
| Scientific Name | Callianthe striata (syn. Abutilon striatum) |
| Common Name | Painted Abutilon; Flowering Maple; Red Vein Abutilon |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flowering Shrub Seeds |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Ornamental Shrub |
| Growth Habit | Upright to spreading, branching shrub |
| Flower Color | Orange-Red with Dark Red Veins |
| Flower Shape | Hanging, Bell-Shaped Flowers |
| Foliage | Green, Maple-Like, Toothed Leaves |
| Native Origin | Southern Brazil to Northeastern Argentina |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 9–11; protect from frost and verify local suitability |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer in suitable conditions |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors in seed trays or pots |
| Sowing Depth | Lightly cover seeds with fine growing medium |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–30 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Days to Maturity | Variable; flowering may take several months or longer from seed |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, organically rich, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; allow excess water to drain |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 6–10 feet, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 3–5 feet for garden planting |
| Flowering Season | Can flower over an extended period in suitable climates |
| Primary Uses | Ornamental Gardens, Landscape Planting, Patios, and Containers |
Add colorful ornamental charm to your outdoor space with Striatum Abutilon, a beautiful flowering shrub admired for its hanging orange-red flowers and distinctive maple-like foliage. Its attractive red-veined blooms make it a wonderful choice for garden landscapes, decorative containers, and patio displays. With warm growing conditions, suitable sunlight, and well-drained soil, this flowering plant can become a beautiful addition to your ornamental garden collection.
Explore helpful information about Striatum Abutilon flowers, seed propagation, and ornamental growing.
Striatum Abutilon is recognized for its distinctive painted appearance. Its orange-red petals feature prominent darker red veins that create an attractive patterned effect. These colorful markings are a natural characteristic of the flowers and make this shrub popular for ornamental garden displays.
Painted Abutilon seeds may germinate within a few weeks under suitable warm conditions. However, plants grown from seed can take several months or longer to reach flowering maturity. Flowering time depends on temperature, sunlight, plant development, and general growing conditions.
Yes. Striatum Abutilon can be grown in large containers with adequate drainage and sufficient room for its roots to develop. Choose a fertile, well-drained potting mixture and place the container where the plant receives suitable sunlight. Regular watering and occasional pruning help maintain an attractive container-grown shrub.