Abutilon Chinese lantern red

Abutilon pictum 'Chinese Lantern' is a cultivar of Abutilon pictum, a species of flowering plant in the mallow family (Malvaceae) that is native to Brazil. It is commonly known as Chinese lantern or redvein abutilon.

'Chinese Lantern' is a semi-evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and a spread of 1-1.5 meters. It has a rounded habit and produces large, heart-shaped leaves that are velvety to the touch and have a slightly toothed edge. The flowers are bell-shaped and are typically red in color, resembling traditional Chinese paper lanterns. They bloom from late winter to early spring and are followed by small, round fruit capsules.

'Chinese Lantern' is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is prized for its showy flowers and foliage. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, and is moderately drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or as a specimen plant, and is also suitable for use in mixed borders or as a hedge.

Abutilon Chinese lantern Red is available from Online Plants, Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.

Minimum order quantity x5 14cm pots