Abutilon – Thompsonii (Chinese Lantern)

Description

Also known as the Flowering Maple or Indian Mallow, the Abutilon is a semi-tropical shrub or small tree that is perfect for containers and window boxes—the drooping, bell-shaped flowers will cascade over the edges all summer. They grow very quickly over the summer. Green maple-like leaves. Can also be grown indoors.

Thompsonii sports clusters of bright orange flowers with yellow and green variegated foliage. This flower is excellent at attracting hummingbirds.

It prefers well-drained, moist soil.

Fertilize biweekly for ideal performance.

Part Shade to Shade.

Grows up to 15 feet high in the south, but expect only two to three feet in a single summer.

Image: photo courtesy of MK Lascelle.

Pot: premium

Series: 78721