{"title":"Chinese Lanterns (Abutilon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese lanterns, or Abutilon, are fast, soft wooded shrubs with maple shaped leaves and papery bell flowers that hang from the branches like small lanterns. Also sold as flowering maple, they bloom for much of the year in mild climates and bring quick colour to sheltered beds, fences and large pots. Honeyeaters visit the flowers. Choose by flower colour, and by whether you want a compact plant or a taller, arching shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a Chinese lantern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlower colour is the first choice, and the cultivar names are a fair guide. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chinese-lantern-lucky-lantern-red-abutilon-lucky-lantern-red\"\u003eChinese Lantern Lucky Lantern Red\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chinese-lantern-lucky-lantern-pink-abutilon-lucky-lantern-pink\"\u003eChinese Lantern Lucky Lantern Pink\u003c\/a\u003e belong to a compact series bred to stay low and bushy, which makes them the pick for pots, small gardens and the front of a bed. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boule-de-neige-chinese-lantern-abutilon-x-hybridum-boule-de-neige\"\u003eBoule de Neige Chinese Lantern\u003c\/a\u003e is an old white flowered variety, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chinese-lantern-pink-clouds-abutilon-x-hybridum-pink-clouds\"\u003eChinese Lantern Pink Clouds\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the taller hybrid types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional hybrids grow into open, arching shrubs of around two metres or more if left unpruned. They suit the back of a border, or training flat against a fence or wall, where the hanging flowers can be seen from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Chinese lanterns grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbutilons grow well in subtropical, warm temperate and mild cool temperate gardens. They flower in full sun or part shade, and in hot inland areas they are happier with morning sun and afternoon shade. Shelter matters, because the soft, brittle branches snap in strong wind. They tolerate light frost only. In colder districts, plant against a warm wall or grow them in pots that can be moved under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey mix easily with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e in a cottage or subtropical style garden, they fill space quickly among other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003efast growing plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and the compact types are well suited to our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or autumn into well drained soil enriched with compost. Space taller varieties about one to one and a half metres apart, and compact varieties about 60 centimetres apart. Water in well and mulch to keep the roots cool. A short stake helps a young plant in a breezy spot until the main stems thicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist through the growing season. Abutilons wilt quickly when dry, and usually recover just as quickly when watered. Feed in spring and again in summer with a slow release fertiliser for flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePruning is what keeps a Chinese lantern looking good. Left alone, the plants become tall and bare at the base. Cut back by about a third to a half in late winter or early spring, once frost has passed, and pinch out the tips of new shoots through the season to build a bushy plant with more flowering wood. They are not long lived shrubs, but they grow fast and strike easily from cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatch for sap sucking pests such as aphids and whitefly on soft new growth, especially on sheltered or indoor plants, and hose them off or treat early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Chinese lantern and flowering maple the same plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both are common names for Abutilon. The maple name comes from the leaf shape, and the plants are not related to true maples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do Chinese lanterns flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor much of the year in mild climates, with the heaviest display from spring to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune a Chinese lantern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune hard in late winter or early spring after frost, then tip prune lightly during the growing season to keep it bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Chinese lanterns grow in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, especially the compact varieties. Use a large pot and water often in warm weather, as they dry out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-lantern-lucky-lantern-red-abutilon-lucky-lantern-red","title":"Chinese Lantern Lucky Lantern Red - Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Lantern 'Lucky Lantern Red' (\u003cem\u003eAbutilon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lucky Lantern Red') is a dwarf flowering shrub that holds at about 45cm tall and 45cm wide, roughly a third the size of an ordinary abutilon. It carries pendulous red bell flowers over a long season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nodding red lanterns appear through the warm months and often well beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 45cm each way it fits a courtyard, a balcony pot or the front of a narrow border without needing to be cut back to size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers pull in honeyeaters, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim after the main flush and an occasional feed is the entire routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles hot humid summers that flatten many small flowering shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant suits a 300mm to 400mm pot. In a small courtyard, three pots along a wall give colour at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart along the front of a bed for a low flowering edge that keeps its shape rather than flopping into the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm spacing the plants close into a continuous low block of red, and a pack of ten covers roughly a square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Lantern 'Lucky Lantern Red' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; partial shade works in hot inland gardens, though you trade some flower for it. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frosty inland districts grow it in a pot and shift it under eaves for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with compost, or a premium potting mix in pots. Wet feet through a humid summer is the fastest way to lose one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it evenly moist through the first season, then water when the top of the soil dries; pots may need daily attention in summer. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring plus a liquid feed every few weeks keeps the buds coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants to build density. After the main flush, trim back by about a third to keep it compact and trigger another round of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tube stock, and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tube stock is young and inexpensive, ideal for a border if you can wait a season for size. The 140mm plants are branched and often carrying buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect some bud and flower drop in transit; small flowering shrubs travel best out of flower. Plant or pot up within a few days, water in well, and expect fresh growth within three to four weeks in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/transform-your-balcony-top-small-space-plants\"\u003eThe best plants for a balcony or small courtyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plants for garden borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBrowse bird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eMore plants suited to small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty centimetres apart for edging or mass planting. That gives a solid low band of foliage and flower without the plants shading each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive winter in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost only. In Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and frosty inland gardens, grow it in a pot and move it under cover over winter rather than planting it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get more flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, regular water and a trim after the first flush. A liquid fertiliser high in potassium every few weeks in the growing season helps, while heavy nitrogen pushes leaf at the expense of bud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54737754652991,"sku":"ABU-SPP-LUCLAN-2-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54737754685759,"sku":"ABU-SPP-LUCLAN-2-140MM-P10","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chinese-lantern-lucky-lantern-red-abutilon-lucky-lantern-red-9379b6.jpg?v=1785940764"},{"product_id":"chinese-lantern-lucky-lantern-pink-abutilon-lucky-lantern-pink","title":"Chinese Lantern Lucky Lantern Pink - Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Lantern 'Lucky Lantern Pink' (\u003cem\u003eAbutilon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lucky Lantern Pink') is the dwarf flowering maple that stays where you put it. It holds at about 60cm tall and 50cm wide without pruning, and hangs soft pink bell shaped flowers along the stems for most of the year in a mild climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers almost continuously.\u003c\/strong\u003e In subtropical and warm temperate gardens the pink lanterns keep coming from spring through to late autumn, and often beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact without pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the older abutilons that sprawl to 2m, this one holds at roughly 60cm by 50cm on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it suits a courtyard or a balcony where animals roam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees, butterflies and small birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich bells bring in pollinators, and honeyeaters work the flowers in warmer regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It keeps flowering through a muggy summer that stops many cottage garden plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot suits one plant for years, and the long flowering makes it a feature rather than filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart along the front of a bed for a low ribbon of pink that does not flop over the path. A group of five or seven at that spacing reads as one drift of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Lantern 'Lucky Lantern Pink' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with afternoon shade in subtropical Queensland and northern New South Wales to stop the flowers bleaching. It takes light frost only, so in Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart use the sunniest, most sheltered spot you have, or grow it in a pot that moves under eaves for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 50mm deep, clear of the stem. In pots, a premium potting mix is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it evenly moist through the first summer, then water deeply once or twice a week in warm weather. It flowers heavily, so feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the whole plant back by about a third in late winter to keep it dense, and pinch any stray shoot during the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock, and in 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are young plants that reach flowering size in a season and are the value choice for a border or a mass planting. The 140mm plants are already branched and usually carrying buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome flower drop in transit is normal and new buds follow within a fortnight. Plant or pot within a week of arrival and water in well. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ebee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e covers spacing along a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40cm apart for a low mass planting or a border edge. At that spacing the plants touch without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. In cold inland and southern gardens grow it in a pot and shift it under cover for winter, or accept that a hard frost will knock it back and prune out the damage in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Abutilon is not toxic to cats or dogs, which is why it appears in our pet safe range. Chewing large amounts of any plant can still upset a stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737788961087,"sku":"ABU-SPP-LUCLAN-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737788993855,"sku":"ABU-SPP-LUCLAN-140MM-P10","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chinese-lantern-lucky-lantern-pink-abutilon-lucky-lantern-pink-1a83e9.jpg?v=1785940761"},{"product_id":"chinese-lantern-pink-abutilon-x-hybridum-pink","title":"Chinese Lantern Pink - Abutilon x hybridum 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Lantern Pink (\u003cem\u003eAbutilon x hybridum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink') flowers almost without a break. Pendulous pink bells hang from arching stems on a soft, fast growing shrub that reaches about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, which is enough to close a gap in a boundary within a season. Honeyeaters and bees work the flowers constantly, and the plant takes hard pruning, so it never has to become leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers nearly year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm gardens the pink bells keep coming through most of the year, with only a short quiet spell in the coldest weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, soft cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches 2.5m by 2m quickly, filling an awkward gap far sooner than a woody shrub of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and bees find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich bells pull in honeyeaters and native bees, so it earns its place beyond looks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt responds to pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it hard and it comes back bushier, so you control the height and the density rather than the plant deciding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for an informal screen. It will not read as a clipped hedge, but it fills a fence line to about 2.5m with movement and flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant beside a path or window earns its place, because the bells hang at eye level and are worth looking into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot on a warm patio suits it, as does the middle layer of a mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Lantern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, or part shade where inland afternoon sun is fierce. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, comfortable in heat and humidity, and tolerates light frost only. In cold districts grow it in a pot and shelter it over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil enriched with compost. It flowers better in a bed that holds some moisture. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer keeps the flowering going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the one job that matters. Cut the whole plant back by up to a third in late winter, then tip prune through the year to keep it dense. Neglected plants go bare at the base and need a hard renewal cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tube stock, currently supplied to order, and in 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tubes are the value choice for a long informal screen and catch up quickly. The 200mm plants arrive branched and usually flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Some flower drop in transit is normal and new buds follow within a few weeks. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants in the 2m to 4m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBird attracting plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse the wider flowering plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning basics for shrubs like this one\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 1.2m apart. At that spacing the arching stems knit together into a soft screen without the centre of each plant shading itself out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to it in tropical and subtropical gardens. In warm temperate areas flowering slows through the coldest weeks and picks up again as soon as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it getting leggy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune it. A hard cut back by a third in late winter plus regular tip pruning keeps the base furnished, and the plant flowers on the new growth that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54741405892927,"sku":"ABU-HYB-PIN-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54741405925695,"sku":"ABU-HYB-PIN-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chinese-lantern-pink-abutilon-x-hybridum-pink-d622cc.jpg?v=1785940767"},{"product_id":"chinese-lantern-pink-clouds-abutilon-x-hybridum-pink-clouds","title":"Chinese Lantern Pink Clouds - Abutilon x hybridum 'Pink Clouds'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Lantern 'Pink Clouds' (\u003cem\u003eAbutilon x hybridum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Clouds') is a fast, soft stemmed shrub that flowers for most of the year with almost no effort from you. It reaches about 2m tall and 1.5m wide within a couple of seasons, hanging pale pink bell flowers along arching stems that honeyeaters work through daily. Where you want colour and privacy quickly, few shrubs deliver more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers almost continuously.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pendulous pink bells appear through the warmer months and often keep going into winter in mild districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast enough to matter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two metres inside two seasons, so it fills a bare corner or softens a new fence while slower shrubs are still deciding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators use it heavily.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters take the nectar, and bees and butterflies work the open flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles hot summers and muggy coastal air without the leaf problems that trouble many flowering shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a soft flowering screen. It will not give you a clipped formal hedge, but it fills a 2m gap faster than almost anything else in this size range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and border planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a good mid layer between a tree canopy and low planting, and the arching habit suits an informal cottage style bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and container growing naturally holds it closer to 1.2m. Water it properly, because the soft foliage wilts fast when a pot dries out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Lantern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, or part shade in hot inland gardens where afternoon sun scorches the leaves. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate districts, and handles light frost only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and reasonably fertile. Work compost through the bed at planting and keep 75mm of mulch over the roots, clear of the stems. It is not a plant for waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants moderate, regular water rather than drought: a deep soak twice a week through the first summer, weekly after that in dry weather. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer keeps the flowering going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the job that matters. Cut back by up to a third in late winter to keep it dense, and tip prune through the growing season to encourage branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube stock, which suits a plant that grows this quickly: a tube planted in spring is usually a substantial shrub by the following autumn, so paying for a larger pot buys you very little. Expect a young single stemmed plant with soft green growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube size is listed on backorder, so check availability before planning a row. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Soft growth can look tired after transit and recovers within a week or two. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else feeds the birds in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet more from the season with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-the-secret-to-long-lasting-blooms-in-your-garden\"\u003elong lasting blooms in your garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare alternatives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003escreening plants from 1m to 2m\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the screen faster and makes the lower stems shade out, which this plant is already prone to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine gone leggy and bare at the bottom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has not been pruned hard enough. Cut back by a third in late winter, every year, and tip prune through summer. Left alone the plant puts everything into long arching stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. In cold districts it will burn back but usually reshoots from the base in spring. A warm sheltered wall makes the difference between damage and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54741406548287,"sku":"ABU-HYB-PINCLO-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chinese-lantern-pink-clouds-abutilon-x-hybridum-pink-clouds-c97a22.jpg?v=1785940770"},{"product_id":"lucky-lantern-tangerine-flowering-maple-abutilon-fraseri-lucky-lantern-tangerine","title":"Lucky Lantern Tangerine Flowering Maple - Abutilon fraseri 'Lucky Lantern Tangerine'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucky Lantern Tangerine Flowering Maple (\u003cem\u003eAbutilon fraseri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lucky Lantern Tangerine') is a petite evergreen shrub that spends its energy on flowers. It stays around 30cm tall and wide, and from spring to autumn it hangs peach-orange bell flowers over small, pale, maple-shaped leaves. Grow it at the front of a bed or in a pot, where you can enjoy the lanterns up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers from spring to autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hanging bells keep coming through the warm months, in a clear peach-orange that is even across the whole flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall leaves, big display.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is finer than the wild species, so the lanterns are the feature and the plant never looks heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 30cm by 30cm it fits a pot, a border edge or a gap in a small garden without crowding its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and forgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fast growing shrub that comes back with fresh growth after a hard prune in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles a dry spell and a light frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it copes with short dry periods and light overnight frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant suits a patio pot of free draining potting mix in a bright position. It can also be grown indoors in good light, though it flowers best outdoors in sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and stepover hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart along the front of a bed or path and the shrubs touch into a low, flowering line you can step over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach-orange looks best beside maroon and burgundy foliage or yellow and red flowers, which makes it an easy partner in a mixed cottage border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lucky Lantern Tangerine Flowering Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers, and it tolerates shade but flowers less there. It suits mild gardens from the subtropics through warm and cool temperate regions. Because it is only rated for light frost, choose a sheltered spot in colder gardens, or grow it in a pot and move it under cover on the coldest nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained, light soil suits it. On heavy clay, raise the bed or use a pot so water drains away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks or so until it is established, after which it handles dry spells. Feed with a slow release fertiliser after flowering to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard in spring to encourage fresh growth and a compact shape, and clip lightly through the year to keep a border line tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lucky Lantern Tangerine Flowering Maple as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in larger sizes: 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is the value choice for a long border edge, while the potted packs give you more plant on day one. Plants travel upright, settle in within a couple of weeks and put on new growth through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants for colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-care-basics-success-with-new-garden-plants\"\u003ePlanting and care basics for new garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 30cm tall and 30cm wide, so roughly knee height at most. That is far smaller than the larger flowering maples, which is why it suits pots and the front of a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in the brightest spot you have. It tolerates lower light but flowers less, so a sunny window or bright sunroom gives the best display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow hard can I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard, in spring. Cut it back to shape and it shoots again with fresh growth, then a slow release fertiliser after the flush of flowers keeps it going.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787159667007,"sku":"ABU-FRA-LUCKYL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67787159699775,"sku":"ABU-FRA-LUCKYL-140MM-P10","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":67787159732543,"sku":"ABU-FRA-LUCKYL-200MM-P6","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lucky-lantern-tangerine-flowering-maple-abutilon-fraseri-lucky-lantern-tangerine.jpg?v=1792149031"},{"product_id":"boule-de-neige-chinese-lantern-abutilon-x-hybridum-boule-de-neige","title":"Boule de Neige Chinese Lantern - Abutilon x hybridum 'Boule de Neige'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoule de Neige Chinese Lantern (\u003cem\u003eAbutilon x hybridum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Boule de Neige') is a fast-growing flowering shrub that reaches 2m to 4m tall and up to 3m wide. Hanging white bell flowers open from winter into spring against soft, pale leaves shaped like those of a maple. It is also sold as flowering maple, and it gives a long run of flowers through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite bells in the cooler months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hanging flowers open from winter into spring, when many gardens are short on colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaple-like foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, pale leaves in a maple shape give the plant a light, airy look even without flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and keen to flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a quick grower, and young plants are eager to bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to look after.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apart from frost protection it asks for little: regular water until established, a feed after flowering and a hard prune in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it as a feature shrub, a loose informal screen or in a large pot, or grow it indoors in bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sheltered, sunny spot near a path or entry, where the hanging flowers can be admired at eye level. In frost-prone gardens, a position against a warm wall helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a loose, flowering screen. With a mature width up to 3m the plants merge, and clipping to shape keeps the screen dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in a bright, sheltered spot suits it well, and lets you move it under cover when frost threatens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Boule de Neige Chinese Lantern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering, but it tolerates shade, where it flowers less. It suits subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It needs protection from frost, so in colder areas plant it in a sheltered spot and mound extra mulch around the base in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any light, well drained soil will do. Heavy, wet ground is the thing to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks. After flowering, feed with a slow release fertiliser to encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard in spring to promote fresh growth, which also keeps its naturally leggy habit full. If you grow it as a screen, clip it to shape through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Boule de Neige Chinese Lantern as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. The tube shows as on backorder when the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Young plants are soft and leafy on arrival, so give them a sheltered spot before exposing them to full sun or wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/add-colour-through-plants-in-your-backyard-easily\"\u003eHow to add colour to your backyard with plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-for-privacy\"\u003eShrubs for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Boule de Neige need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Plant it in a sheltered spot and mulch heavily around the base in winter. In frosty districts a pot you can move under cover is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard prune in spring to promote fresh, bushy growth. If you are growing it as a screen, clip it to shape through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow in shade, but flowering is lighter. 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It is hardier than many of its abutilon cousins, tolerating light overnight frosts once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed lanterns for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open from spring through autumn, and in a warm, sheltered position they can carry on even longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardier than most abutilons.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light overnight frosts and dry spells once established, although it still likes shelter from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and quick.\u003c\/strong\u003e The maple-like leaves stay on the plant and it grows fast, so it fills its space in a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for most gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.8m by 1.5m it suits a courtyard, a pot or the back of a small bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good screen or feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped to shape it forms a loose flowering screen, and left alone it makes an eye-catching feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub against a warm wall.\u003c\/strong\u003e A north or west facing wall gives the shelter and warmth it likes, and keeps the red flowers close to eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a loose flowering screen, clipping to shape to keep it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in sun suits it, and a potted plant can be moved under cover in winter. Grown indoors, it needs bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Flamenco Chinese Lantern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the most flowers, though it tolerates shade with fewer blooms. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and sheltered cool temperate gardens. Light overnight frosts are tolerated once it is established, but young plants need protection, and a spot out of cold winds is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in moist, well drained, light soil. Mulch to hold moisture, keeping it clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes, usually about 12 weeks, then through dry spells. Once settled it handles dry periods. Feed with a slow release fertiliser after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a light trim after flowering to keep it tidy, and prune harder in spring to renew an overgrown plant. If it is a screen, clip to shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Flamenco Chinese Lantern as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Our grower supplies the tube stock, and supply is not constant. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and you can press the notify button on the page to be emailed the day it is back. Expect a small, leafy young plant that grows fast in warm weather and begins flowering as it fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-for-privacy\"\u003eShrubs for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-the-secret-to-long-lasting-blooms-in-your-garden\"\u003eHow to get flowers for months\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Flamenco frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light overnight frosts once established, but young plants need protection and it prefers shelter from cold winds. Frost-prone gardens should give it a warm, protected spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring to autumn, and sometimes longer when it is kept warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a large pot with a free draining mix, place it in sun, and feed after flowering. A potted plant can also be moved to shelter in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789644169535,"sku":"ABU-HYB-FLAMEN-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/flamenco-chinese-lantern-abutilon-hybrid-flamenco.jpg?v=1792192827"},{"product_id":"waltz-chinese-lantern-abutilon-x-hybridum-waltz","title":"Waltz Chinese Lantern - Abutilon x hybridum 'Waltz'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWaltz Chinese Lantern (\u003cem\u003eAbutilon x hybridum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waltz') is a flowering shrub that grows about 1.8m tall and 1.8m wide. Golden yellow bells, each with a copper-red calyx, hang among soft maple-shaped leaves through the cooler months, and in sheltered, mild gardens they can ring out almost all year. It is more compact than the white and pink abutilons, which makes it a handy size for an informal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow bells with a copper-red calyx.\u003c\/strong\u003e The calyx is the part that holds the petals to the stalk, and here it gives each bell a warm, two-tone look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear in the cooler months and, in sheltered spots and mild climates, nearly all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers from a young age.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waltz is keen to bloom, so even a young plant starts flowering early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore compact than other abutilons.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.8m by 1.8m it is smaller than the white and pink forms, so it fits tighter spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for informal privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row of Waltz forms a soft flowering hedge at a useful height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal privacy hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a single row. The plants close up as they mature, and a light clip to shape keeps the line dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it near a seat or an entry, where the hanging bells show against the green foliage at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, courtyards and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in a bright, sheltered spot suits it, and it can be grown indoors where the light is strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Waltz Chinese Lantern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers, and shade is tolerated with fewer blooms. It suits sheltered gardens in subtropical and warm temperate climates, and mild districts reward it with almost year round colour. It needs frost protection: mulch the base heavily in winter, or move potted plants under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained, light soil. Good drainage matters more than richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly through the first 12 weeks or so until it is established, then keep it moist in dry weather. Feed with a slow release fertiliser after flowering to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard in spring to promote fresh growth and keep its naturally leggy habit full. Clip lightly to shape if you are growing it as a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Waltz Chinese Lantern as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Availability of tube stock depends on our grower, so the tube is not always on hand. It shows as on backorder when the grower has none, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns. Expect a small leafy plant that grows steadily in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant Waltz for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1.2m apart in a single row. Clip it lightly to shape as it grows to keep the line dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers yellow and red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow petals hang below a copper-red calyx, the part that holds the petals to the stalk, giving each bell two tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mulch around the base in winter and choose a sheltered spot. In colder gardens, a pot that can be moved under cover is a safer option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789644235071,"sku":"ABU-HYB-WALTZ-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/waltz-chinese-lantern-abutilon-x-hybridum-waltz.jpg?v=1792192836"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/chinese-lantern-lucky-lantern-red-abutilon-lucky-lantern-red-9379b6.jpg?v=1794667073","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/chinese-lanterns.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}