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 Hot Pink, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features showy, bright pink, lantern-shaped flowers. The...
Abutilon Lucky Lantern White, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, grows to just 50 cm tall and the same wide, and...
Abutilon Alba (aka Abutilon Albus) produces pure white flowers with a chiffon texture from spring through autumn. It will grow to 3 m tall and the...
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, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features elegant, chiffon-white flowers from spring...
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 Lucky Lantern Orange, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, is a dwarf variety that grows to just 50 cm tall...
Abutilon Lucky Lantern Red, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, is a dwarf variety that grows to just 50 cm tall...
Abutilon Lucky Lantern Yellow, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, is a dwarf variety that grows to just 50 cm tall...
Abutilon megapotamicum, commonly known as Trailing Abutilon or Chinese Lantern, is a graceful shrub with arching stems and distinctive red and yellow...
Abutilon megapotamicum Variegatum, commonly known as Trailing Abutilon, Variegated Brazilian Bell Flower, or Flowering Maple, bears lantern-shaped...
Abutilon Nabob, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Red Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, is an evergreen shrub renowned for its nodding, deep red...
Abutilon Orange, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Red Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features showy, bright orange, lantern-shaped flowers...
Abutilon palmeri, commonly known as the Palmers Indian Mallow, is an evergreen shrub with showy, yellow-orange flowers from spring through autumn. It...
Abutilon pictum, commonly known as the Red Vein Indian Mallow or Red Vein Chinese Lantern, features orange, bell-shaped flowers with prominent red...
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, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Red Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features showy, intense red, lantern-shaped flowers from...
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, commonly known as the Red Vein Indian Mallow or Red Vein Chinese Lantern, features orange, bell-shaped flowers with prominent red...
Abutilon Thompsonii, commonly known as Painted Abutilon or Chinese Lantern, features salmon-coloured, bell-shaped flowers from spring through autumn...
Abutilon Victor Reiter, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Red Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features soft orange, bell-shaped flowers from...
Abutilon vitifolium is a quick growing shrub that becomes coated in pale blue flowers in summer. The foliage is dark green and held on slender...
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, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features showy, white flowers with a yellow centre. This...
Abutilon Yellow, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Red Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features bright yellow, lantern-shaped flowers. This shrub...
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.

