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Abutilon x hybridum 'Yellow Gem'
Chinese Lantern
Notes

Uses: Woody branched shrub with broad leaves. Sprays of large flowers in Summer last. Plant has a long flowering period and is excellent as a shrub border. Need to protect from frost.

  • Height 2.5-2.5m
  • Spread 2.5-2.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Malvaceae
  • Botanical Name Abutilon x hybridum 'Yellow Gem'
  • Common Name Chinese Lantern
  • Origin South America
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow
  • Flowering Time Summer
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)