Shrub
Flowering Maple
Abutilon hybridum
Varieties We Carry
StandardAbutilon hybridum
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$7.95
15 galFrom$125.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size4-8 feet × 3-5 feet
About Flowering Maple
Flowering Maple (Abutilon × hybridum) is a fast-growing tropical shrub bearing pendulous, bell-shaped flowers in red, orange, yellow, pink, or white nearly year-round in NE Florida. Despite its common name it belongs to the Malvaceae family. Hardy in zone 9b with protection from hard freezes, it blooms most prolifically with morning sun and consistent feeding. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Multi
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Thrives in full sun to part shade; in NE Florida's intense summer heat, morning sun with afternoon shade extends bloom period and prevents leaf scorch. Needs at least 6 hours of light daily.
Water
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; allow the top inch to dry between waterings. Fast growth and year-round bloom require consistent moisture in Florida's sandy soils.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grows well in sandy to loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (5.5–6.3). Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer (20-20-20) during the growing season to sustain its vigorous growth and prolific flowering.
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Common questions
Is Flowering Maple a good plant for St. Augustine?
Flowering Maple is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-8 feet × 3-5 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.