Abutilon Red

Name: Abutilon Red
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12659f
Price: 26.75 NZD
Availability: InStock

Abutilon Red, Abutilon Flowering Maple Red, Chinese Lantern Red, Flowering Maple Red, Parlour Maple Red

Abutilon Red, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Red Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features showy, intense red, lantern-shaped flowers from spring through autumn. This shrub grows compactly to about 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Abutilon Red is commonly included in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted around outdoor living areas, or included in cottage gardens.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Abutilon Red, Abutilon Flowering Maple Red, Chinese Lantern Red, Flowering Maple Red, Parlour Maple Red

Abutilon Flowering Maple Red

The Abutilon Flowering Maple Red features showy, intense red, lantern-shaped flowers from spring through autumn. The leaves are dark green and blend nicely with the flowers. It will generally remain evergreen, but can become deciduous in cooler regions. This shrub grows compactly to about 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. It performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of moderate frost, and short periods of dry. The Abutilon Flowering Maple Red is commonly included in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted around outdoor living areas, or included in cottage gardens.