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Abutilon megapotamicum

Chinese Lantern

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Description

Abutilon megapotamicum is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub growing between 4-8 feet tall and as wide.It has curious showy hanging lantern-shaped flowers with two tone red and yellow parts. Flowering occurs from late summer into fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.