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| − | + | '''''Abutilon × hybridum''''' is a [[Hybrid (biology)|hybrid]] [[shrub]] in the genus ''[[Abutilon]]'', of unknown parentage. The common name '''Chinese Lantern''' is often used, though the same name is also commonly applied to ''[[Physalis|Physalis alkekengi]]''. | |
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| + | It is a popular group of hybrids that are semi-tropical, frost-tender shrubs typically growing 2–3 m tall. The lantern-like buds open to solitary, pendulous, bell- to cup-shaped flowers to 8 cm diameter with five overlapping petals and significant staminal columns typical of the mallow family. Flowers come in red, pink, yellow, white and pastel shades. Lobed, maple-like, light green leaves are often variegated with white and yellow. | ||
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| + | Uses: Beds, borders, pots, window boxes or containers. | ||
==Cultivation== | ==Cultivation== | ||
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===Propagation=== | ===Propagation=== | ||
| − | + | Sow seed indoors in late winter and set out seedling plants after last frost date. | |
===Pests and diseases=== | ===Pests and diseases=== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery perrow=5> | <gallery perrow=5> | ||
| + | File:Abutilon ×hybridum Patrick Synge.jpg|Abutilon ×hybridum cultivar 'Patrick Synge' | ||
Image:Upload.png| photo 1 | Image:Upload.png| photo 1 | ||
Image:Upload.png| photo 2 | Image:Upload.png| photo 2 | ||
Latest revision as of 18:02, 30 June 2010
| Habit | shrub
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| Height: | ⇕ | 6 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 6. to 15 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 15. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 5 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 5. to 10 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 10. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Bloom: | ❀ | early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, mid summer, late summer |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun, part-sun |
|---|---|---|
| Features: | ✓ | flowers |
| USDA Zones: | 8 to 11 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | red, orange, yellow, pink |
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Abutilon > |
Abutilon × hybridum is a hybrid shrub in the genus Abutilon, of unknown parentage. The common name Chinese Lantern is often used, though the same name is also commonly applied to Physalis alkekengi.
It is a popular group of hybrids that are semi-tropical, frost-tender shrubs typically growing 2–3 m tall. The lantern-like buds open to solitary, pendulous, bell- to cup-shaped flowers to 8 cm diameter with five overlapping petals and significant staminal columns typical of the mallow family. Flowers come in red, pink, yellow, white and pastel shades. Lobed, maple-like, light green leaves are often variegated with white and yellow.
Uses: Beds, borders, pots, window boxes or containers.
Cultivation
Propagation
Sow seed indoors in late winter and set out seedling plants after last frost date.
Pests and diseases
Varieties
Gallery
Abutilon ×hybridum cultivar 'Patrick Synge'
photo 1
photo 2
photo 3
References
External links
- w:Abutilon × hybridum. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Abutilon × hybridum QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
