Overview Abutilon Striatum, commonly known as the Flowering Maple or Chinese Lantern, is a striking ornamental plant producing delicate, bell-shaped pink flowers. Its lush green foliage and long-lasting blooms make it a favorite for adding tropical elegance to outdoor gardens or indoor pots. This versatile plant thrives in sunny to partially shaded conditions and blooms generously throughout the growing season.
Key Features
Produces charming, pink bell-shaped flowers.
Long blooming period from spring to autumn.
Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers.
Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Low-maintenance and easy to grow.
Specifications
Common Name: Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern
Botanical Name: Abutilon striatum
Plant Type: Perennial (grown as Annual in cooler zones)
Flower Color: Pink with subtle veins
Blooming Season: Spring to Late Autumn
Height: 2448 inches
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
Water Requirement: Regular watering; avoid waterlogging
Hardiness Zones: 811
Growth Habit: Bushy, upright
Special Features: Long bloom period, ornamental foliage, pollinator-friendly
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Planting & Growing Guide
Start seeds indoors 68 weeks before the last frost.
Use a light, well-draining seed mix and cover seeds lightly with soil.
Keep soil moist and maintain warmth (1822°C) for germination.
Transplant seedlings outdoors once frost danger has passed.
Choose a sunny to partly shaded location for planting.
Water moderately and deadhead faded flowers for continuous blooms.
