ABUTILON 'Tango'
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ABUTILON 'Tango'
Commonly known as Chinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlour maple
Orange with red veins
£16.50
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Can flower through winter in a conservatory. 'Dancing Ladies' series -
Pests & Diseases
Whiteflies, red spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects (particularly in glasshouse) -
Place of origin
Garden origin. 2001. Steve Yandall, Cornwall, UK. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOvate to rounded, 3- to 5-lobed leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long
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Orange
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped to 7cm (2¾in) across
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BorderSuits a sheltered sunny border
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Coastal / windsweptSheltered coastal areas
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect to spreading shrub
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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