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    ABUTILON
    ABUTILON
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    ABUTILON

    Commonly known as Chinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlour maple

    Genus of about 150 species, deciduous and evergreen, in the form of shrubs, small trees, perennials and annuals.

    Hailing from tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, North and South America the frost prone species are suitable as conservatory or house plants. Half hardy species do well in a sunny border and those of arching habit against a warm wall.

    The various attributes to maple arise from the shape of the leaves.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Can flower during winter in a conservatory.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Whiteflies, red spider mite, mealybugs, scale insects, particularly under glass.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Red
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
      Use loam based compost and provide plenty of light
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      2m (6ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Lax habit, producing pendent, bell-shaped flowers along young shoots.
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      2m (6ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
       
      		 
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    varieties
    ABUTILON 'Estella's Little Bird'
    Chinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlour maple
    Compact habit, pendulous yellow flowers with red calyces.
     
    2 Litre
    £19.00
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    ABUTILON 'Gerdmann's Red'
    Chinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlour maple
    Orange-red bell-shaped flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £19.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ABUTILON 'Ashford Red'
    Deep red
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ABUTILON 'Canary Bird'
    Pure yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ABUTILON 'Kentish Belle'
    Yellow and crimson, hardier cultivar
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    ABUTILON megapotamicum
    Trailing abutilon
    Tubular red & yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    ABUTILON 'Nabob'
    Purple-stalked, deep red flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ABUTILON 'Orange Hot Lava'
    A striking orange-red new introduction
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.00 £14.25
    ABUTILON 'Patrick Synge'
    Bowl-shaped flowers with flame red petals
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    ABUTILON x suntense
    Dark mauve to blue flowers
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ABUTILON vitifolium 'Album'
    A striking single white with fragrant flowers borne in profusion
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £20.00
    Unavailable
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    ABUTILON vitifolium 'Veronica Tennant'
    Large mauve flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Unavailable
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Garden Goodies
    Brown / Green Twine
    Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres. Ideal in the garden or the home.
    Small
    £5.00
    Large
    £10.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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