Abutilon Bartley Schwarz Ornamental Vines formerly of White Flower Farm

formerly of White Flower Farm

The species name rostrata refers to the fruit

I have always been a fan of tibouchina and had hunted for years to find the variegated form before finally locating it in Bob Brown's fine collection in England

As the bulbs grow larger

just darling

Abutilon Bartley Schwarz Ornamental Vines formerly of White Flower FarmIn our winter hardiness trials, Abutilon 'Bartley Schwarz' (named after the late California plantsman, although incorrectly spelled "Schwartz") has been one of our best performers. The slightly pendent branching habit of this Abutilon megapotamicum hybrid makes a 4' tall x 4' wide clump clothed with small, fuzzy green serrated leaves and adorned from early summer through fall with 1. 5" wide, salmon orange (RHS 24B), bell shaped flowers that dangle