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Trailing Abutilon, Flowering Maple, Chinese Lanterns 'Big Bell'

Abutilonmegapotamicum

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
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Species
megapotamicum (meg-uh-poh-TAM-ih-kum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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