Moderate to grow

Chinese lantern

Abutilon x hybridum

Overview

Chinese lantern (Abutilon x hybridum) is a beautiful perennial flowering shrub, native to China. It is an evergreen shrub that blooms from summer to autumn with bright, bell-shaped, yellow-orange flowers that resemble lanterns. The foliage of Chinese lantern is composed of bright green, oval-shaped leaves. This species is low-maintenance and easy to take care of. It is drought-tolerant, preferring well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It is beautiful to be used as a dried flower, for decoration and in gardens or public spaces, making it an important and popular species.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent — every "2-3" days.

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Light

full sun, part sun/part shade.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 10-10.

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Pruning

Best pruned in February, March, April.

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Propagation

Stem Propagation, Root Cutting, Air Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Seed Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Aphids, adelgids, Mites, Scale insects, Whitefly, psyllids, Pest resistant, Disease resistant .

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