Hybrid Lucky Lantern Red, also known as Flowering Maple orChinese Bellflower, is a perennial dwarf shrub developed by Plant Haven International from the Australia-native Abutilon. This plant has a compact, rounded habit of 12" tall and wide, offering red bell-shaped flowers from summer until frost. Perennial and evergreen in zone 8-11, Lucky Lantern will bloom nearly year-round in warm climates. This plant flourishes in full sun, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to landscape borders, front porch baskets, or patio containers. Hybrid Lucky Lantern Red tolerates heat and drought, requiring little care to offer long-lasting vibrant color. Try Patio Lantern for a slightly larger variety. Pair Red with Tangerine and Yellow for a stunning show of color.
Hybrid Lucky Lantern Red Selling Tips
Sell Hybrid Lucky Lantern Red to customers looking for a low-maintenance flowering perennial shrub for a patio container or small landscape bed. This hybrid offers many benefits to your customer, including a compact, rounded habit of 12", profuse red blooms from summer until frost, and evergreen foliage. Lucky Lantern is heat and drought tolerant, flourishing in full sun in landscape borders, hanging baskets, or containers. This plant brings a tropical flair to the patio, attracting pollinators and people alike.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant Hybrid Lucky Lantern Red in large containers, hanging baskets, or directly in the landscape in full sun. In hot climates, choose a location with afternoon shade. Water regularly during the first year to establish a healthy root system.
2. Trim back after the bloom season.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Hybrid Lucky Lantern Red, plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil in full sun with a pH of 5.8-6.2, medium feed (200-250 ppm N), and temperatures of 65-72 degrees. Pinch once or twice to improve plant structure. You may see aphids and whiteflies. This plant isn't prone to disease.
Flowering
Red bell-shaped flowers bloom from summer to frost. In warm climates, this plant blooms nearly year-round.
Pinching
Pinch one or two times to improve plant structure.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids and whiteflies.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and provide adequate airflow in your greenhouse to prevent fungal disease and root rot.
Planting Hybrid Lucky Lantern Red Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container. Pinch once or twice.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Abutilon Hybrid Lucky Lantern Red Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
- Weeks
Bloom Period
Year Round, Fall, Summer
Color
Red
Habit
Mounding, Compact
Height
12 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Minimum Temp
65
Perennial Zone
8-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
Yes
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