Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange'

How to grow Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange' in NZ

Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange' grows best in full sun or partial shade with fertile, well drained soil. Improve the planting area with compost before planting and water regularly while the shrub establishes. Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, then feed each spring with a quality flowering shrub fertiliser to encourage vigorous growth and prolific flowering.

Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange' care tips

Prune lightly after the main flowering flush to maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh growth. Water during prolonged dry periods, particularly through summer, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Remove spent flowers and damaged stems as required and feed annually to maintain healthy growth and continuous flowering.

Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange' size, spacing, and growth rate

Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange' typically grows 80 centimetres to 1.2 metres tall and 80 centimetres to 1 metre wide. Space plants about 80 centimetres apart so they develop into full, healthy shrubs. Growth is moderate and plants establish quickly in warm, sheltered positions.

Landscaping uses for Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange'

Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange' is ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, courtyard plantings, containers, and sheltered patios. The vivid orange flowers provide months of colour while attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators. It combines beautifully with evergreen shrubs, flowering perennials, and tropical style plantings.

Why buy Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ's most trusted plant nursery and supplies premium quality Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Orange' plants that are grown for exceptional health and garden performance. Every plant is carefully selected before dispatch and securely packaged for fast nationwide delivery. Our experienced team provides expert advice and dependable customer service, helping you establish this colourful flowering shrub with confidence.