Orange Tiger Abutilon Live Plant – Red & Orange Flowering Maple – 5-8 Inch Starter

Overview

Introduce a burst of tropical color and charm to your garden with the exquisite Orange Tiger Abutilon plant. Also widely recognized as the Flowering Maple plant, this beautiful semi-tropical, broadleaf evergreen shrub is a true spectacle. Its unique maple-like leaves provide an attractive backdrop for the main event: pendulous, cup-shaped flowers that display a breathtaking combination of golden orange with a vibrant, outstanding bright red overlay. These distinctive lantern-like blooms are not only visually stunning but also serve as a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, bringing your garden to life with activity and natural beauty. The Orange Tiger Abutilon plant is a live plant, ready to thrive in your landscape.

The botanical name for this captivating variety is Abutilon x hybridum ‘Tiger’s Eye’ (often referred to simply as Abutilon Tiger’s Eye), a testament to its striking appearance. Its continuous flowering from spring through fall ensures a long season of interest, making it a perfect choice for adding consistent color to beds, borders, or containers. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, this plant offers a rewarding growing experience with its spectacular floral display.

Key Benefits

The Orange Tiger Abutilon plant offers numerous advantages for any garden, combining aesthetic appeal with ecological benefits. Its vibrant presence and easy care make it a highly desirable addition.

• Spectacular Blooms: Enjoy a prolonged display of unique red and orange lantern-like flowers that add a tropical flair to your outdoor space. These eye-catching blooms are the hallmark of the Flowering Maple plant.
• Attracts Pollinators: The nectar-rich flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies, helping to support local ecosystems and bringing dynamic movement to your garden. This makes the Abutilon Tiger’s Eye an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
• Long Blooming Season: With flowers appearing from spring well into fall, this shrub provides continuous color and interest for much of the year. You’ll enjoy these beautiful red orange flowers for months.
• Evergreen Foliage: As a broadleaf evergreen, it maintains its attractive maple-like leaves year-round in suitable climates, offering structural beauty even when not in bloom.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for garden beds, mixed borders, or as a vibrant container plant on patios and decks. Its adaptable nature makes the hummingbird plant suitable for various landscape designs.
• Moderate Growth: Reaches a manageable mature height and width of 6-10 feet, making it suitable for many garden sizes without becoming overly dominant.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires relatively little fuss, making it a rewarding plant for gardeners of all skill levels.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Orange Tiger Abutilon plant is straightforward, ensuring a season full of its beautiful red orange flowers. This semi-tropical shrub thrives with the right balance of light, water, and soil conditions.

For optimal growth and abundant blooms, the Flowering Maple plant prefers filtered sun, partial shade, or even full shade, especially in hotter climates. While it can tolerate some sun, protecting it from intense afternoon sun will prevent leaf scorching and ensure the best flower production. In cooler regions, it may tolerate more direct sunlight. When it comes to watering, regular moisture is key. The soil should be kept consistently damp but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during hot, dry periods. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.

The Abutilon Tiger’s Eye is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, making it a perennial in warmer climates. In cooler zones, it can be grown as an annual or brought indoors for the winter. It thrives in well-draining, fertile soil. A balanced slow-release fertilizer applied in spring and mid-summer can encourage vigorous growth and more flowers. Pruning after the main flush of blooms can help maintain its shape and encourage further flowering. Watch out for common pests like aphids or whiteflies, and treat as needed with insecticidal soap. Providing adequate airflow can help prevent fungal issues.

Size & Details

Each Orange Tiger Abutilon plant you receive is a well-rooted starter plant, typically measuring 5-8 inches tall. These young plants are carefully prepared for shipping without a pot, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready for planting in your garden or a suitable container. This initial size allows for easy establishment and adaptation to its new environment.

Upon maturity, this vibrant Flowering Maple plant can reach an impressive height of 6-10 feet and spread equally wide, forming a beautiful, rounded shrub. Its moderate growth rate means you’ll see significant development within a few seasons. The continuous production of its signature red orange flowers ensures a prolonged period of ornamental value, making it a standout feature in any landscape. Expect the first blooms to appear as the plant matures, typically within the first growing season under ideal conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Orange Tiger Abutilon plant typically reaches a mature height and width of 6-10 feet, forming a sizable shrub with an attractive, rounded habit. Its growth can be managed with pruning.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: You will receive a starter plant that is 5-8 inches tall, shipped without a pot. This allows for safer transit and reduces waste, preparing it for immediate planting in your chosen container or garden bed.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Orange Tiger Abutilon plant is primarily an outdoor semi-tropical shrub suitable for USDA Zones 9-11. In cooler climates, it can be grown in containers and brought indoors during winter months.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This Flowering Maple plant thrives in filtered sun to partial shade. In very hot climates, full shade is advisable to protect its foliage and blooms from scorching, ensuring the best display of red orange flowers.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the Orange Tiger Abutilon plant is considered relatively easy to care for. It requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, and occasional feeding for optimal flowering.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Abutilon Tiger’s Eye will arrive as a healthy, well-rooted starter plant, typically 5-8 inches tall, ready for planting. We take great care in packaging to ensure its safe arrival.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Under good growing conditions, your Orange Tiger Abutilon plant can start producing its beautiful red and orange lantern flowers within its first growing season, blooming from spring through fall.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The Orange Tiger Abutilon plant is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. If you are in a colder zone, it will need winter protection, such as being brought indoors or treated as an annual.
• Q: Does this plant attract pollinators? A: Absolutely! The vibrant red and orange blooms of this hummingbird plant are very attractive to both hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to a pollinator garden.
• Q: What kind of soil does it prefer? A: This plant prefers fertile, well-draining soil. A good quality potting mix enriched with organic matter is ideal for container growing, while garden beds should be amended for good drainage.