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Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 3-5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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

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Location: in my garden in Del Norte county, Ca. amongst the Redwoods
Date: 2021-05-28
first new buds
Location: Bea’s garden
Date: 2023-09-16
Location: Orto Botanico di Cagliari - Sardinia
Date: 2017-09-19
Location: Indoors.  Killingly, CT USA
Date: 7/10/2021
Summer growth

Date: 2013-08-04

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
Uploaded by Calif_Sue
Location: Orto Botanico di Cagliari - Sardinia
Date: 2017-09-19
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 17, 2009
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 7, 2009

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