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Trailing Abutilon, Flowering Maple, Chinese Lanterns 'Pink'

Abutilonmegapotamicum

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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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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

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

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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RichSwanner

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

Much like Victory,also by Monterey Bay Nursery, this plant has the more closed flower effect. Can be used in a hanging baskets,as well a ...Read More

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