Botanical Name:
Abutilon hybridum
Common Name:
Chinese Lantern
Family:
Malvaceae
Description:
Fast growing, somewhat rangy shrub with deep green or variegated, palmate, 3-5 lobed leaves, and masses of pendent, 3-4cm lantern shaped flowers in shades of red, orange, pink, yellow and white through Spring and Summer.
H: 1.5m
W: 1.5m
Uses:
In mixed borders, shady areas, flowers can be used for floral art, suitable for large pots.
Reference:
Palmers Manual of trees, shrubs and climbers.
Author Stanley J Palmer
