General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 6-8 feet
Plant Spread: 4-6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Flowering Maple
  • Chinese Bell Flower
  • Chinese Lantern

Photo Gallery
Location: In my garden
Date: 2015-04-25

Date: 2020-09-30
Location: In my garden
Date: Apr 10, 2010 2:54 PM

Date: 2020-09-30
Photo by Calif_Sue

Date: 2012-07-28

Date: 2012-07-28
The ants seem to like it.
Photo by Calif_Sue

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Discussion Threads about this plant
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One varietal I plan to grow in 2020 by tgee33 Nov 5, 2020 1:12 AM 1

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