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Chinese Lantern
Abutilon x hybridum

Malvaceae

Evergreen shrub with slender, arching stems, cordate leaves, bell-shaped flowers.

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Use: specimen

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: pink, red, or yellow

Blooming Period: spring summer fall

Height: up to 4 feet

Width: spreading to 5 feet

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Pinching back new shoots when plant is young will induce branching and extend its bloom.

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