Abutilon pictum (Golden Rain Flowering Maple)
Botanical name: Abutilon pictum
Common names: Golden Rain Flowering Maple, Thompsons Flowering Maple, Bell Flower
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: South America
Abutilon pictum, also known as the Golden Rain Flowering Maple, is a fast-growing tropical flowering shrub that is prized for its speckled, maple-shaped leaves and showy, coral-orange flowers. This striking shrub is a great accent or border plant for areas that don't experience frost, as it can easily be espaliered against a wall. Abutilon pictum Thompsonii, a variety with golden leaf variegation and peach colored flowers with red veins, is an especially showy container specimen and a beautiful addition to any bright patio or indoor location.
Abutilon pictum is native to South America and is grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8-10. It requires a wa
