Abutilon, commonly known as Chinese Lanterns or Flowering Maples, are showy shrubs renowned for their bell-shaped flowers and fast-growing nature. These versatile plants are ideal for adding colour to New Zealand gardens, whether grown in borders, containers, or against walls. They thrive in full sun to part shade and prefer well-drained soils. With a long flowering period from spring to autumn and attractive foliage, Abutilon species are a favourite among gardeners wanting easy-care shrubs with visual appeal. Browse our range of Abutilon plants suited to NZ conditions and find the perfect one for your space.
Abutilon megapotamicum, commonly known as Trailing Abutilon or Chinese Lantern, is a graceful shrub with arching stems and distinctive red and yellow...
Abutilon 'Alba' is a graceful flowering shrub admired for its elegant white lantern shaped blooms and soft green foliage. The delicate flowers hang...
Abutilon 'Ashford Red' is a striking flowering shrub admired for its bell shaped, rich red blooms that appear from spring through autumn. The vibrant...
Abutilon 'Boule de Neige' is an elegant evergreen shrub renowned for its pure white pendulous bell shaped flowers that bloom over an extended season...
Abutilon 'Golden Fleece' is a delightful flowering shrub celebrated for its abundant golden yellow, bell shaped blooms that brighten gardens from...
Abutilon 'Halo' is a striking flowering shrub admired for its soft green foliage and masses of glowing apricot orange blooms that appear from spring...
Abutilon 'Hot Pink' is a vibrant flowering shrub admired for its masses of bright pink bell shaped blooms and long flowering season. The colourful...
Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its masses of bright lantern shaped orange flowers that bloom over a long...
Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Red' is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant lantern shaped red flowers that bloom continuously through the...
Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern White' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its elegant lantern shaped white flowers that bloom over an extended period...
Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Yellow' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its cheerful lantern shaped yellow flowers that bloom over an extended...
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum' is a colourful evergreen shrub admired for its cream and green variegated foliage and elegant pendulous flowers...
Abutilon 'Nabob' is an evergreen flowering shrub renowned for its large, pendulous deep crimson red flowers that bloom over an extended period. Its...
Abutilon 'Orange' is a vibrant flowering shrub admired for its masses of glowing orange bell shaped flowers and long blooming season. The colourful...
Abutilon palmeri is a drought tolerant evergreen shrub valued for its soft silver grey foliage and cheerful golden yellow cup shaped flowers that...
Abutilon pictum is a fast growing evergreen shrub prized for its attractive maple like foliage and showy pendulous orange flowers highlighted with...
Abutilon 'Pink' is a charming flowering shrub known for its soft pink, bell shaped blooms that appear from spring to autumn. Its elegant arching...
Abutilon 'Red' is a stunning flowering shrub renowned for its rich red bell shaped flowers and long blooming season. The vibrant blooms hang...
Abutilon 'Red Emperor', known as Chinese Lantern, Red Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, produces clusters of dark red, bell-shaped flowers from...
Abutilon Roseus is a graceful flowering shrub admired for its elegant rose pink, bell shaped blooms that appear from spring through autumn. The...
Abutilon 'Souvenir de Bonn' is a stunning variegated flowering shrub prized for its soft orange bell shaped blooms and green leaves edged with creamy...
Abutilon striatum is a fast growing evergreen shrub admired for its pendulous orange to red bell shaped flowers with distinctive darker veins...
Abutilon 'Thompsonii' is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its beautifully variegated green and yellow foliage and pendulous orange bell shaped...
Abutilon 'Victor Reiter' is an outstanding evergreen shrub renowned for its large rich orange bell shaped flowers that are carried over a long...
Abutilon vitifolium is a spectacular flowering shrub admired for its large soft lavender flowers and attractive velvety foliage. Flowering through...
Abutilon 'Voodoo' is a striking flowering shrub admired for its deep crimson red, bell shaped blooms that appear continuously from spring through...
Abutilon 'White Gold' is a beautiful flowering shrub admired for its elegant pale yellow to creamy white bell shaped flowers that appear over an...
Abutilon 'Yellow' is a cheerful flowering shrub prized for its bright yellow bell shaped flowers and long blooming season. The colourful blooms hang...
The Plant Company prides itself on growing and sourcing the best plants for our customers. Strict quality standards mean that only the best Chinese Lantern Plants (Abutilon plants) will ever be dispatched. We have a wide variety of New Zealand grown plants that absolutely thrive in New Zealand’s climate. Each plant is packed with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in at its nursery. Our impressive google ranking is testament to how well we perform so you can shop with confidence from the best in the industry.
The Plant Company grows and sells a lot of Abutilon plants, all of which are hardy plants. We pride ourselves on growing high-quality plants for our customers to enjoy.
Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.
