Callianthe, Chinese Lanterns, Trailing Abutilon 'Victory'

Callianthemegapotamica

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Species
megapotamica (meg-uh-poh-TAM-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Abutilon megapotamicum
Sun Exposure
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 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
Red
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California

Martinez, California

San Leandro, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Spring, Texas

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Citrus Heights, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2004 | positive

One of my favorites. Monterey Bay Nursery says, to 12" tall by 3' wide, as you can see if staked, a taller plant is possible. Looks beaut...Read More

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