Abutilon megapotamicum
Chinese Lantern
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.