Abutilon Lucky Lantern™ Red
Abutilon Lucky Lantern™ Red
Abutilon Lucky Lantern™ Red
Abutilon Lucky Lantern™ Red

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Lucky Lantern™

Abutilon 'Red'

Flowering Maple

Abutilon Lucky Lantern™ ‘Red’ is a compact, flowering shrub that produces vibrant, lantern-shaped red blooms from spring through fall. Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adds a bold splash of color with its lush green foliage and prolific blooming habit.

  • Dwarf, compact bushy plants
  • Great for containers
  • Long-blooming

  • Category: Annuals
  • Alternate Cultivar: 'Nuabred'
  • Patent: PP25443
  • Hardiness Zone: 8-11
  • Height: 12-24 in
  • Spread: 12-24 in
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Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Attributes
• Accent
• Blooms all Season
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Hanging Basket
• Long Blooming
• Mass Planting
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
• Rounded
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Abutilon Lucky Lantern™ 'Red'

Light Requirements

  • Prefers full sun to partial shade. Aim for at least 4–6 hours of sunlight per day to encourage lush blooms.

  • In hotter climates, a bit of afternoon shade helps protect the plant from stress.

Soil & Planting

  • Grows best in well-draining soil rich in organic matter.

  • If planting in containers, use a high-quality potting mix with good drainage.

  • Ensure containers have drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.

Watering

  • Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

  • In containers, check moisture levels more frequently, especially in warm weather.

Temperature & Hardiness

  • Ideal for USDA Zones 9–11. In cooler zones, treat as an annual or overwinter indoors.

  • Protect from frost. Bring indoors before temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C).

Pruning & Maintenance

  • Deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering.

  • Light pruning keeps the plant tidy and encourages bushier growth.

  • If overwintering indoors, trim back slightly in fall and place in a bright window.

Fertilizing

  • Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring through early fall).

  • Reduce feeding in winter if the plant is not actively growing.

With proper care, Abutilon Lucky Lantern™ ‘Red’ will reward you with months of brilliant, red blooms and a cheerful, tropical feel in your garden or patio!

Abutilon Lucky Lantern Red