Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
flowering maple
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Schönmalve
In French
Mexican primrose
érable floraison
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
arce de floración
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Flowering Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Mexican primrose and Flowering Maple
Care of Mexican primrose and Flowering Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.