Sources

GBIF - Abutilon × hybridum — Plant family
PFAF (Plants for a Future) - Abutilon × hybridum — Plant family, Height (cm), Lifespan
PFAF (Plants for a Future) - Abutilon × hybridum — Plant family, Height (cm), Lifespan, Sun needs, Water needs, Edible, Soil notes
PFAF (Plants for a Future) - USDA hardiness zones 9-11 — Min. hardiness temp (°C)
PFAF (Plants for a Future) - Abutilon × hybridum cultivation — Sun needs, Water needs

Chinese Lantern

shrub

Abutilon × hybridum

Abutilon × hybridum, commonly known as Chinese Lantern or Flowering Maple, is a hybrid shrub prized for its ornamental bell-shaped flowers that resemble delicate paper lanterns. The plant typically grows 3 meters tall and is suited to warm climates (USDA hardiness zones 9–11), making it popular as a greenhouse or container specimen in cooler regions.