Product Description: Abutilon pictum ‘Pink’ Seeds — The Rosy Lantern of the Tropics
Invite a dreamy blush into your garden with Abutilon pictum ‘Pink’, a delicate treasure whose soft pink lantern-like blooms dangle like poetic whispers among lush, maple-like leaves. Each bell is a miniature stage, beckoning to wings and whispers.
Bloom & Hardiness
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Bloom Color: Soft salmon-pink to peach-pink bell flowers adorned with subtle veining—each resembling a glowing porcelain pendant gently swaying in the breeze. Blooms appear from spring through fall and may continue nearly year-round in frost-free gardens.
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USDA Hardiness Zones: Zones 8–10, thriving in warm temperate to subtropical climates. In cooler regions, it shines in containers or as a seasonal greenhouse jewel.
Fragrance & Pollinator Allure
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Fragrance: These elegant flowers carry no strong scent—but their vibrant form and nectar easily lure pollinators.
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Garden Guests: Irresistible to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, the blooms become a stage for fluttering choreographies all season long.
Cultural Touches & Botanical Intrigue
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Victorian Parlour Star: Known historically as “parlour maple,” this plant graced Victorian drawing rooms with its exotic flavor and elegant foliage.
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Painted Expression: Its Latin name pictum means “painted,” reflecting both its veined blossoms and the artistry it brings to gardens worldwide.
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Edible Elegance: Each bloom is edible—raw or cooked—with a sweetness that deepens as the petal unfurls.
Garden Behavior & Growing Lore
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Lovely Landscaper: A versatile shrub, it can grow 6 to 10 feet tall, sculpting screens, accents, or container hearts.
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Cultivation Styles: Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade, fertile and well-draining soil, and regular moisture. Pruning and pinching encourage compact, floriferous growth.
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Winter Wisdom: In marginal zones, it often dies back to near ground level and returns robustly come spring—while container-grown beauties can stay evergreen with indoor shelter.
Why These Seeds Will Enchant You
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Soft, floral drama: Elegant pink bells sway gently in your garden, transforming sunny corners into poetic nooks.
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Wildlife spotlight: Bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies turn your plant into a fluttering mosaic of life.
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Historical elegance: A parlor favorite reborn—its painted petals echo storybook charm in modern gardens.
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Edible artistry: Garnish salads or desserts with delicate, subtly sweet blossoms.
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Resilient beauty: Whether a container showpiece or border statement, it blossoms through seasons with grace.
Plant Abutilon pictum ‘Pink’ seeds and grow not just a shrub, but a garden spectacle—a ballet of bloom, culture, and humming wings every day.