Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Abelia
Chinese lantern
In German
Abelia
Lampionblume
In French
Abelia
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Abelia
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Abelia
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Abelia
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Abelia
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Abelia and Chinese Lantern
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Chinese Lantern? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Chinese Lantern. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Chinese Lantern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Abelia and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Chinese Lantern season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Abelia and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Abelia and Chinese Lantern
Care of Abelia and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.