Abutilon X suntense (Blue Flowering Maple)

I overwintered this plant and it is looking very healthy but is one long stalk now ~ 3 feet. Should I cut the top off. How much? Can the removed part be rooted and how? Thank you for any help you can provide.

This message was edited Mar 31, 2004 7:54 PM

Cut the top off and send it to me. LOL. You should be able to cut the top off below a node and it should root. You might want to cut several 6 - 8 inch pieces and root them. They should root easily in damp sand.

Larry

I would love to Larry but I have a feeling the State's Customs might frown on it. :( I'm sure you have many, many plants I would love to try! Unfortunately Canada Customs is equally as difficult. :((

Thank you for the instructions...I was hoping it would branch out more on it's own but looks like I will have to give it a hand.

Blue flowers!!!! Can we see a picture! Please?

When it blooms I'll post it flowerjunkie. :)

I would love to see it!

Thanks

Hummer-nut....cut it off how far down from the leaves at the top? Will the part left with the roots but no leaves emerge with leaves/branches?

I love Abutilons, they are a great plant for us. Left in the ground all winter, they bloom almost non-stop. This one I had to prop up with a stick, it had so many blooms in it, it was falling over.

In my dreams justmeLisa...if mine develops into that I will be
ecstatic....but it better have blue blooms! ;)

I love that. Would it grow in Los Angeles?

here is a file shot. Suntense

This message was edited Apr 11, 2004 10:38 PM

I found the habit file shot(bush look)of suntense.