Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum'

Scientific Name: Callianthe megapotamica 'Variegatum'

Also Known As

Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegata'
Abutilon vexillarum 'Variegatum'
Candy Corn Plant
Variegated Chinese Lantern
Variegatum Chinese Lanterns

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

8a-12

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Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum' plant details

Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dangling yellow bell-flowers in fiery-red calyxes are freely produced over the gold speckled foliage of this trailing sprawler... PERFECT for a hanging baskets or trained as a standard. S-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

This species from Brazil features dangling yellow flowers suspended from fiery-red calyxes. Its mottled gold leaves and sprawling habit are perfect for baskets or standards.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Trailing Abutilon, China Bells, Flowering Maple - a variegated leaf variety that has a spreading trailing habit. Yellow dangling bell like flowers from fiery red calyxes. Gold mottled leaves. Very colorful.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Foliage is flecked with golden yellow spots adding a nice contrast to the red and yellow Chinese lantern-like flowers. A very floriferous and everblooming variety, which makes a beautiful hanging basket or trailing plant. It has pendulous flowers, which consist of a showy red calyx from which the lemon-yellow petals emerge. It is very easy and can take full sun and heat

By: Almost Eden

This species of Flowering Maple, commonly known as 'Chinese Lanterns', has distinctive soft yellow bells with protruding fiery red calyces with yellow-splotched green foliage. Its sprawling habit makes itself useful for spilling over pots and baskets.