Abutilon Seeds - Pink. flowering maple, Perennial flowers

Abutilon hybridum ‘Bella Pink’ — Flowering Maple — is a remarkably heavy-blooming tender perennial with an upright, compact habit bearing dense clusters of 3-inch soft pink flowers, often touched with a delicate salmon flush, right at the tips of upright stems. Despite the name, Flowering Maple is not related to the maple tree — it earns the name from its attractive palmate, maple-like leaves. A cousin of hibiscus and mallows, a happy ‘Bella Pink’ can bloom nearly non-stop from spring through fall. Outstanding for windowsill growing, summer container gardens, and borders in warm climates. USDA Zones 8–10.

Plant Highlights

• Unbelievably heavy-blooming — 3-inch soft pink flowers often flushed with salmon; dense clusters on upright stems
• Blooms nearly non-stop from spring through fall in ideal conditions
• Compact, upright habit — 14–18 inches; excellent windowsill and patio container plant
• Related to hibiscus and mallows; attractive maple-like palmate foliage
• USDA Zones 8–10; grown as a tender perennial or annual in cooler climates

Sowing Guide

Depth: Barely cover seeds with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite — do not bury deeply.

Temperature: 72–75°F for germination.

Germination: Fast — 3–10 days. Keep seeds consistently moist until germination occurs.

Start time: Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date for an early start.

Spacing: 14–20 inches apart when planting out.

Care Guide

Light: Full sun to partial shade. More sun generally equals more bloom.

Soil: Moist but well-drained; pH 5.5–6.3. Rich soil with consistent moisture supports the best flowering.

Water: Keep consistently moist; do not allow to dry out completely during the growing season.

Containers: An excellent windowsill and patio plant — water and fertilize regularly for best continuous bloom.

Planting Specs

• Common name: Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern
• Botanical name: Abutilon hybridum ‘Bella Pink’
• Type: Tender perennial (annual in cold climates)
• Bloom: 3-inch soft pink flowers, salmon-flushed; dense clusters
• Bloom time: Spring through fall (near-continuous in ideal conditions)
• Height: 14–18 inches | Spacing: 14–20 inches
• USDA Zones: 8–10
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained; pH 5.5–6.3
• Sowing depth: Barely cover | Germ: 3–10 days at 72–75°F | Rate: 3–4 seeds per plant