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Abutilon megapotamicum
Evergreen shrub with bright red flowers. Flowers for 9 months each year, nectar for birds. Hardy.

Genus
Abutilon
Species
megapotamicum
Cultivar
Common name
Chinese Lantern
Family name
Malvaceae
Place of origin
Garden origin
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade
Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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