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Trailing Abutilon

Abutilon Megapotamicum

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Overview

Abutilon megapotamicum, or Chinese Lantern, is a trailing evergreen shrub featuring bell-shaped yellow flowers with striking red calyces, resembling lanterns. Ideal for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 3-4 feet, it adds vibrant color and cascading beauty to trellises and hanging baskets. Pruning encourages bushiness and abundant blooms.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Subtropical
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — is a trailing evergreen shrub featuring bell-shaped yellow flowers with striking red calyces
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Ideal for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soilTrailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — is a trailing evergreen shrub featuring bell-shaped yellow flowers with striking red calycesTrailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Pruning encourages bushiness and abundant bloomsTrailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — it adds vibrant color and cascading beauty to trellises and hanging basketsTrailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — fertile soil and flourishes best when planted in a location receiving full sun to partial shadeTrailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — scientifically named Abutilon megapotamicum+73

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
5–8 Ft.
Mature width
5–8 Ft.

Classification

Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 3-4 feet
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Ideal for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — is a trailing evergreen shrub featuring bell-shaped yellow flowers with striking red calyces
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Pruning encourages bushiness and abundant blooms
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — it adds vibrant color and cascading beauty to trellises and hanging baskets
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — fertile soil and flourishes best when planted in a location receiving full sun to partial shade
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — scientifically named Abutilon megapotamicum
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — This semi-evergreen shrub typically reaches a height of 6 to 10 feet and spreads out 4 to 6 feet
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — the Chinese Lantern thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — The ample sunlight encourages the prolific blooming of its distinctive flowers
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — which showcase yellow petals
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Bloom time extends from late spring to early fall
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — enclosed by a papery red calyx
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — injecting prolonged seasonal interest.<br><br>For care
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — regular watering is essential
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — especially during dry spells
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — yet it is crucial to avoid waterlogged conditions which can lead to root rot
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — slow-release fertilizer in the spring supports healthy growth and flowering.<br><br>With its cascading
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — A light application of a balanced
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Abutilon megapotamicum can be trained against a trellis or wall
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — underscore its exotic appearance
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — When informing clients of this addition
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — offering vertical dimension to garden designs
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — multi-colored and red flowers in the garden

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