Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Orange Hot Lava’

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Indian mallow, Chinese lantern, Flowering maple.

Stunning golden orange bell-shaped flowers smother this small evergreen shrub for much of the year. Hardy and easy to grow in reasonable fertile soil. A favourite for woodland edges and as a food source for nectar eating birds and bumblebees.

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- 1 liter pot

SKU: Abutilon megapotamicum 'Orange Hot Lava' Categories: All Plants, New Stock, Shrubs

common names: Indian mallow, Chinese lantern, Flowering maple.

Abutilons are most commonly grown as hardy flowering and evergreen shrubs, though there are also some ground cover species. The shrubs are covered in large deep green maple shaped leaves. The gorgeous hanging lantern like flowers are often seen on the plants all year round.

Plants are hardy. They will grow in full sun as long as there is moisture. In gardens with hot dry summers – such as Hawke’s bay- we recommend ligh...