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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 9–11Type Shrub, VineClimate Subtropical
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Ideal for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; which, image 56

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — is a trailing evergreen shrub featuring bell-shaped yellow flowers with striking red calyces
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — A light application of a balanced
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — multi-colored and red flowers in the garden; the ample sunlight encourages the prolific blooming of its, image 79
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — scientifically named Abutilon megapotamicum
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — yet it is crucial to avoid waterlogged conditions which can lead to root rot
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — yet it is crucial to avoid waterlogged conditions which can lead to root rot; the Chinese Lantern thrives in USDA
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 3-4 feet; a light application of a balanced
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — When informing clients of this addition; especially during dry spells, image 76
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Abutilon megapotamicum can be trained against a trellis or wall; ideal for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives, image 74
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — and versatility in the landscape; typically reaching 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 3-4 feet, image 78
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) — scientifically named Abutilon megapotamicum; enclosed by a papery red calyx, image 60
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — and versatility in the landscape
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Pruning encourages bushiness and abundant blooms
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — shrub / vine for half or shade
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 3-4 feet; a light application of a balanced, image 57
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — is a trailing evergreen shrub featuring bell-shaped yellow flowers with striking red calyces; it adds, image 55
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — which showcase yellow petals; abutilon megapotamicum can be trained against a trellis or wall, image 65
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — offering vertical dimension to garden designs
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — The ample sunlight encourages the prolific blooming of its distinctive flowers
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Pruning encourages bushiness and abundant blooms, image 59
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — slow-release fertilizer in the spring supports healthy growth and flowering.<br><br>With its cascading; when
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — enclosed by a papery red calyx
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