Deciduous & Flowering Shrubs
Lucky Lantern Red flowering maple
Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Red'
Abutilon 'Lucky Lantern Red' is a compact flowering maple with red, hanging bell-shaped flowers and maple-like leaves. Its long bloom period can run from spring into fall, bringing color to containers, sheltered patios, and small borders. Plants are commonly sold as about 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, though they can grow closer to 30 inches tall and 28 inches across. Give this shrub full sun to partial shade, rich well-drained soil, and regular moisture. In Southwest Washington, a container makes winter protection practical; an outdoor planting needs a mild, sheltered site because freezes can damage this tender plant.
Ask about this plantAt a glance
- Mature height
- About 1–2½ ft
- Mature spread
- About 1–2½ ft
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness
- Generally USDA Zone 8 in sheltered sites
The right plant, the right place
Make room for something good.
Its rounded habit suits a patio pot, hanging basket, or small sheltered border. A movable container also makes it easier to protect the plant during freezes.
Where to plant
Allow about 1 to 2½ feet for its spread. Choose a sheltered spot with full sun or partial shade; afternoon shade can help in hotter sites.
Through the seasons
Red pendant flowers can appear from spring into fall. The shrub may lose foliage after cold weather, even where it survives.
Southwest Washington gardens
Give it a good start.
In Southwest Washington, try outdoor planting only in a mild, protected spot. Keep a container where you can move it under cover when freezes are expected.
Soil, drainage & water
Plant in rich, well-drained soil and water regularly enough to maintain consistent moisture. Avoid leaving container roots in soggy soil.
A little care goes a long way
Growing well, season after season.
Pinch young shoots to encourage a fuller plant. Check container plants for insects before moving them indoors for winter.
Know what to look for
Common growing concerns.
Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.
Sap-feeding pests
Sticky residue, distorted or stippled leaves, visible insects, or fine webbing.
Help your plant thrive
Check leaves and stems regularly, especially before bringing a container indoors. Remove affected growth where practical.
Root rot
Yellowing or wilting despite moist soil, followed by general decline.
Help your plant thrive
Use well-drained soil and a container with drainage holes. Adjust watering if the soil stays wet.
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