Flowering Maple 'Little Imp' (Abutilon megapotamicum)

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Sep 03, 2005

Flowering Maple 'Little Imp'
Abutilon megapotamicum

Hummingbirds just love this plant.

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broots Cochrane, ON(Zone 2b) Sep 03, 2005

Very nice kell. I didn't realize that hummers liked abutilon. I have never seen megapotamicum anywhere around here. I would probably have to drive down near Toronto(500 miles) to find it. Did you grow that from seed, cuttings or did you buy the plant?
Luv the colours.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Sep 03, 2005

I bought the plant but they get seed heads. I do not know how they do from seed. I think only my bigger sized flowers abutilon have the seedheads now that I am thinking about it. I wonder if they self pollinate or have to cross pollinate. There are incredible ones now. I have a good size collection. The LIttle Imp has the best color. But it is a bit bigger than a lot of the ones I have. Did you notice the Seashell one I posted yesterday too?
It is a mini. It is the colored sepals that does the trick. Adds so much interest.


I am starting lots of them for my friends. If I have any left I will think of you. I have had rotting though on some, so I do not know.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Sep 03, 2005

PS. Yes the hummers go nuts now in my courtyard. They are so loud. They love them. In fact that is how I g t my DH to help me redo a bed for them. I told him we would get lots of hummers, he hates plants but loves hummers. LOL. And it came true. Our hummer population has really grown.

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broots Cochrane, ON(Zone 2b) Sep 04, 2005

Thanks for thinking of me kell but I live a long way away from you & it wouldn't make it through customs. But I appreciate it.

Glad to hear you got your flower bed redone for the hummers. I have one bed that is strictly for the hummers too & then plant for them throughout the other beds & pots. It's funny how they can brighten your day & make you smile.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Sep 04, 2005

Oh LOL, I didn't notice.

They have so much character. I do not like the look of them from a distance but love them up close.

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