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Abutilon × Suntense Seeds – Blue Flowering for Planting

Abutilon × Suntense Seeds – Blue Flowering for Planting

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in well-draining seed-starting mix. Lightly cover with soil and keep moist but not waterlogged. Place in a warm location with indirect sunlight. Germination usually occurs within 2–3 weeks. Once seedlings develop true leaves, transplant into larger pots or prepared garden soil with good drainage.

How to Grow

Grow Abutilon Suntense in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly but allow soil to dry slightly between watering. Use fertile, well-draining soil for best growth. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Protect from frost and strong winds in colder regions.

Tips

Avoid waterlogging
Prune after flowering
Provide bright light
Mulch to retain moisture
Ideal for ornamental gardens

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Showy blooms

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Bushy

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring–Autumn

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Abutilon × Suntense Seeds – Blue Flowering for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Open-pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering shrub

Abutilon × Suntense is a rare hybrid ornamental shrub admired for its elegant blue-lavender flowers that resemble hibiscus blooms. The plant features attractive, maple-like foliage and a naturally graceful growth habit. Blooming over a long season, it adds soft color and charm to gardens and landscapes. Ideal for borders, specimen planting, and large pots, this plant attracts pollinators and enhances garden aesthetics effortlessly.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

1.5–2.5 m

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

8–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

90–120 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000109023

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Abutilon suntense produce large, bell-shaped blue flowers?

Yes. It is admired for its large, pendulous blue to violet bell-shaped flowers that create an impressive ornamental display.

Can Abutilon suntense grow into a tall flowering shrub?

Yes. Under suitable conditions, it develops into a vigorous shrub that adds height and structure to the garden.

Do the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?

Yes. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.

Can Abutilon suntense be used as a specimen plant in sheltered gardens?

Yes. Its large flowers and upright growth make it an attractive focal point in sheltered borders and ornamental landscapes.

Will light pruning encourage a fuller growth habit?

Yes. Occasional pruning helps promote branching and maintain a balanced, compact shape.

How is Abutilon suntense different from flowering maple?

Abutilon suntense is a larger shrub with notably bigger blue-violet flowers, while many flowering maple (Abutilon) varieties are more compact and produce smaller blooms in a wider range of colors.