Abutilon x hybridum 'Kentish Belle'

Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern

Family: Malvaceae Mallow


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden, specimen
Height 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf, semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage