Abutilon (P)
Abutilon x hybridum
Tender Perennial - Zones 8-10.
Usually grown as an annual. Start inside 8-10 weeks before last frost. Cover seed lightly, provide average soil warmth (21-24°C) and seed should germinate within 20 days. Transplant outside after all danger of frost has passed. Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Pinch young plants to encourage branching. Do not allow to dry out. If grown inside, prune to keep under control and provide a sunny window. Fertilize moderately.
