Abutilon 'Boule de Neige' - White Chinese Lantern

Abutilon 'Boule de Neige' (meaning 'snowball') is a classic chinese lantern with pure white, bell-shaped lantern flowers and golden stamens set against fresh green, maple-like leaves. It flowers for months, bringing a crisp, bright look to sheltered garden spots.

Key features

• Pure white nodding lantern flowers, spring to autumn
• Soft green, maple-shaped foliage
• Attracts nectar-feeding birds and bees
• Suits sheltered beds, courtyards and large pots
• Approx. 2–2.5 m tall x 1.5 m wide

Growing tips

• Full sun to part shade, in a warm, sheltered position
• Moist, well-drained soil
• Tolerates light frost; in very frosty areas plant against a north-facing wall or under cover
• Tip prune after flowering to keep it bushy