Abutilon Bartley Schwarz Ornamental Vines As the bulbs grow larger

As the bulbs grow larger

3' wide clump is topped in late summer with 2' tall scapes of light lavender flowers

creamy border that makes the clump "jump" visually

This unique dwarf selection of the easy-to-grow evergreen butcher's broom is similar to a clone the late Elizabeth Lawrence grew in her garden

Abutilon Bartley Schwarz Ornamental Vines As the bulbs grow largerIn 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