Little lanterns: Abutilon megapotamicum

            Explore: April 27, 2011 #289

This is an interesting abutilon.  My other ones have open, more flared blooms.  
Abutilon megapotamicum (Trailing abutilon)
Sun to part sun (here that definitely means at least part shade)
Zone: 7b-10 
Mallow family (Malvaceae)

Commonly called "Flowering Maple" or "Chinese Lantern," it is neither maple nor Chinese. It originates from Brazil and is a member of the same family as the many hibiscus species  (Hibiscus acetosella has the same maple-shaped leaves). Abutilon megapotamicum can reach 8 to 10 feet in height, but in temperate climate cultivation, it rarely exceeds 3 feet tall.

From late spring until frost the plants are laden with hanging red and yellow "lanterns." In warmer climates the plant is evergreen. There are reports of the plant growing in colder climates where it dies back in the winter but comes back in late spring if heavily mulched.

It can be trained onto a trellis or arch because of the slight vining nature. It also does well grown in pots.

   

Taken on: April 10, 2011

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