Abutilon Bartley Schwarz North Africa to 1' tall x 2'

to 1' tall x 2' wide in 5 years

topped in early spring with stalks of cranberry-red flowers held just above the bronze-emerging new foliage

Once the tuber saves up enough energy (usually 2-3 years)

discovered by the late Christy Hensler of Washington

Abutilon Bartley Schwarz North Africa to 1' tall x 2'In our winter hardiness trials, Abutilon 'Bartley Schwarz' (named after the late California plantsman, although incorrectly spelled "Schwartz") has been one of our best performers. The slightly pendent branching habit of this Abutilon megapotamicum hybrid makes a 4' tall x 4' wide clump clothed with small, fuzzy green serrated leaves and adorned from early summer through fall with 1. 5" wide, salmon orange (RHS 24B), bell shaped flowers that dangle