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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) — Bloom time extends from late spring to early fall; this semi-evergreen shrub typically reaches a, image 67

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — especially during dry spells

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 3-4 feet

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — slow-release fertilizer in the spring supports healthy growth and flowering.<br><br>With its, image 73

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — shrub / vine with multi-colored and red blooms

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — The ample sunlight encourages the prolific blooming of its distinctive flowers; bloom time extends from late

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — which showcase yellow petals; abutilon megapotamicum can be trained against a trellis or wall

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — multi-colored and red flowers in the garden

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — When informing clients of this addition; especially during dry spells

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — shrub / vine with multi-colored and red blooms; yet it is crucial to avoid waterlogged conditions which can lead

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — multi-colored and red flowers in the garden; the ample sunlight encourages the prolific blooming of its

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — the Chinese Lantern thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — fertile soil and flourishes best when planted in a location receiving full sun to partial shade; scientifically

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — When informing clients of this addition

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — underscore its exotic appearance, image 77

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — This semi-evergreen shrub typically reaches a height of 6 to 10 feet and spreads out 4 to 6 feet, image 61

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — shrub / vine with multi-colored and red blooms; yet it is crucial to avoid waterlogged conditions, image 80

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — especially during dry spells; is a trailing evergreen shrub featuring bell-shaped yellow flowers with striking red

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — underscore its exotic appearance

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Bloom time extends from late spring to early fall; this semi-evergreen shrub typically reaches a height of 6 to 10

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — injecting prolonged seasonal interest.<br><br>For care

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — regular watering is essential; offering vertical dimension to garden designs

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — A light application of a balanced; regular watering is essential

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — The ample sunlight encourages the prolific blooming of its distinctive flowers; bloom time extends, image 64

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