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Abutilon 'Boule de Neige'

Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Boule de Neige'

Also Known As

  • Boule de Neige Chinese Lantern
  • White Chinese Lantern

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-9'

planting zones

  • 8a-12

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Abutilon 'Boule de Neige' plant details

Abutilon 'Boule de Neige' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - 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 'Boule de Neige'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 9 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abutilon 'Boule de Neige'

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

Gardening facts about Abutilon 'Boule de Neige' plant

How to Grow Abutilon 'Boule de Neige'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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Scientific Name: Callianthe megapotamica [typical - Plant Delights]

aka Flowering Maple

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7b-12

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-8'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Abutilon megapotamicum [typical - Plant Delights] flower, foliage by Evan Bean
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Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Charmed'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8b-12

Size

Height: 2'-5'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular
Photo of Abutilon 'Charmed' by Patricia Cunningham
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Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Patricia'

aka Flowering Maple, Patricia Chinese Lantern

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 2'-6'

Width: 2'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Abutilon 'Patricia' flower by Stan Shebs
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Scientific Name: Callianthe megapotamica

aka Brazillian Bell-flower, Flowering Maple, Trailing Abutilon

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

7a-12

Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Abutilon megapotamicum flower by f99aq
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Scientific Name: Callianthe 'Savitzii'

aka Parlour Maple, Savitzii Chinese Lanern, Savitzii Flowering Maple

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Abutilon 'Savitzii' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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