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

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) — 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; yet it is crucial to avoid waterlogged conditions, image 80

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) — multi-colored and red flowers in the garden; the ample sunlight encourages the prolific blooming of its, image 79

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) — offering vertical dimension to garden designs; fertile soil and flourishes best when planted in a, image 75

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

Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — When informing clients of this addition; especially during dry spells, image 76

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