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ABUTILON 'Gerdmann's Red'
Commonly known as Chinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlour maple
Orange-red bell-shaped flowers
(UK Delivery Only)
£18.50
Plant Details
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Good to know
A smaller-flowered megapotamicum hybrid -
Pests & Diseases
Whiteflies, red spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects (particularly in greenhouse) -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLance-shaped to ovate bright green leaves
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Bell/Lantern
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact shrub with arching shoots and pendent flowers
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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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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Suitable for small gardensTown garden
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Pruning group
Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wall
Full sun
