Abutilon ‘Red Glory’ (Abutilon hybrid)
Best compact flowering plant for container gardeners seeking year-round vibrant color.
Introducing the Abutilon ‘Red Glory,’ a stunning hybrid from Sage Reynolds, perfect for adding vibrant color to your home or patio. This plant is celebrated for its deep, rich red flowers and a compact, free-blooming habit that provides year-round color. Its unique 2 ½” open-face flowers appear vertically on growing tips, creating a captivating display. Ideal for container gardening, ‘Red Glory’ thrives on a sunny windowsill in winter or on your summer patio, offering continuous blooms and easy care.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1080
/ 2713
#1080 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Pot Size
2.5
/ "
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round color for their indoor spaces
- Wildlife enthusiasts wanting to attract hummingbirds to their patio
- Small-space growers needing a plant that handles heavy pruning
Who should skip it
- Busy plant owners who occasionally forget their watering schedule
- Beginners intimidated by frequent pest monitoring and preventative care
- Outdoor gardeners living in regions with cold, frosty winters
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
The everblooming habit ensures a constant display of vibrant color.
Container suitability
Compact growth makes it a perfect fit for patio pots.
Ease of care
Low-maintenance requirements make this an accessible choice for casual gardeners.
Visual impact
Deep red, open-face flowers create a striking, high-contrast focal point.
Versatility
Transitions seamlessly between indoor windowsills and outdoor summer patio spaces.
Growth habit
Controlled, compact structure prevents the plant from becoming unruly.
Key Specs
Pot Size
2.5"
Grows To
1-2'
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
45°F
Hardiness Zone
9, 10
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Everbloomer
Features
- Deep, vibrant red flower color
- Compact habit with free blooming
- Flowers present themselves vertically
- Ideal for container gardening
- Year-round blooming capability
- Arrives in clusters on growing tips
- Easy grower plant type
What customers say
The Abutilon ‘Red Glory’ is highly valued for its spectacular, vibrant red blooms that truly live up to its name. Customers consistently praise the robust health and quality of the specimens received from Logee's, noting they arrive well rooted and transition smoothly. This plant offers vigorous growth and becomes a continuous bloomer, performing excellently indoors or in containers. While the initial cost is sometimes mentioned, reviewers agree the long term performance and dramatic, easy care provide exceptional value. It is viewed as a high quality, rewarding tropical addition that reliably delivers continuous, eye catching color.
Know before you buy
The plant arrives in a 2.5-inch pot. As it grows to its mature height of 1 to 2 feet, you should gradually repot it into larger containers to accommodate its root system.
Only if you live in hardiness zones 9 or 10. In cooler climates, it must be brought indoors when temperatures drop below 45°F, making it an excellent candidate for a sunny windowsill during the winter.
‘Red Glory’ performs best in full to partial sun. To ensure the continuous, year-round blooming it is known for, provide it with as much bright, direct light as possible.
No, it is classified as an easy grower. Its compact habit and free-blooming nature make it a low-maintenance choice for container gardening, provided it receives adequate light and consistent moisture.
The 2.5-inch open-face flowers grow in clusters at the tips of the stems. They are unique because they present themselves vertically, creating a distinct and eye-catching display.
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