Abutilon Orange

Chinese Lantern Orange

The Chinese Lantern Orange features showy, bright orange, lantern-shaped flowers. The flowers are produced almost year-round and are complemented with lush, dark green foliage. It will generally remain evergreen, but can become deciduous in cooler regions. This shrub grows compactly to about 2.5 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. It performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of moderate frost, and short periods of dry. The Chinese Lantern Orange is commonly included in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted around outdoor living areas, or included in cottage gardens.