Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
candelabra primrose
In German
Lampionblume
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Chinese lantern
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Chinese lantern
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Onagroideae
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Chinese Lantern and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.