Abutilon is related to the hibiscus (also known as Chinese lantern or the flowering maple) that has been grown for ages in containers as a houseplant with little attention paid to its winter hardiness as a sun perennial. In our flowering maple hardiness trials, we have found a few species and cultivars of abutilon which, when planted early in the season in well-drained sites, will perennialize.The summer and Autumn abutilon delights gardeners, butterflies and birds with its pendent bell-shaped flowers available in an array of rich colors including apricot,lemon, orange, pink, red and white. Abutilon looks great planted in mass or weaving throughout a mixed border. Flowering maple is also great in a container. The key to success with abutilon is good winter drainage. Plant them high and dry (in the winter) and they will delight you for years in your garden. 
 
Appearance
Height: 2m Spread: 1m
Growth Rate: Fast
Time to Maturity: 1 Year
Habit: Bushy, Upright
 
Flower 
Size: Medium
Colour: Yellow
Shape:  Bell
 
Blooming Time: 
Summer/Autumn
 
Foliage 
Size: Large
Colour: Green
Shape: Maple
 
Growing Conditions
Position: Full sun. semi-shade.
Soil: Prefers fairly free-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Care: Light prune after flowering..
 
Uses & Characteristics:
*Semi-Evergreen
*Attracts Birds
*Attracts Bees
*Attracts Butterflies
*Hedging
*Shrub
*Tropical Garden
*Standards