Abutilon hybrida - Abuhyb Chinese Lantern 14mm
Abutilon hybrida - Abuhyb Chinese Lantern 14mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Abutilon hybrida
Common Names: Chinese Lantern,
Native: No
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Plant Type: Shrubs
Plant Habit: Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Attractive medium shrub with an abundance of colourful bell shaped flowers of red, yellow, pink, orange or white. In bloom from Spring to Summer. Ideal for use as indoor house plants, outdoor containers or in ground giving colour to a shaded spot. Grows approx. 2-3m tall
Mature Height: 2-4m Mature Width: 1-2m
Position: Semi Shade
Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mites, Thrips
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Malvaceae
Origin: Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate