Abutilon Bartley Schwarz North Africa The first sign of spring

The first sign of spring is the wonderful spikes of dodecatheon-like blue flowers to 6" tall

(aka: Seemannia nematanthodes 'Evita') This amazing 2004 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction from 4

Once the tuber saves up enough energy (usually 2-3 years)

topped in early spring with stalks of cranberry-red flowers held just above the bronze-emerging new foliage

the small white flowers dangle (or is it dingle

Abutilon Bartley Schwarz North Africa The first sign of springIn 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