Botanical Name: Common Names:
Abutilon hybrida Red Emperor Chinese Lantern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Attractive medium evergreen shrub with an abundance of deep red bell shaped flowers from spring to summer. Ideal for use as indoor plants, in tropical gardens, outdoor containers or in ground giving colour to the landscape. Grows approx. 1-2m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free, Mites, Thrips
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Malvaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: 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
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