Abutilon ‘Canary Bird’ is a marvelous hummingbird plant that has survived 6 degrees F in our garden. This hibiscus relative has maple-like foliage on a compact 6′ tall x 3′ wide plant. For us, Abutilon ‘Canary Bird’ starts flowering in early summer with large, dangling, 3″ wide, canary-yellow, bell-like flowers and continues until the first frost. For those in more northerly zones, Abutilon ‘Canary Bird’ makes a great centerpiece for a container planting. Good winter drainage is key for maximum cold tolerance when growing flowering maples in the ground.
