🌿 Key Features

Plant type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub

Height: 3–8 feet (1–2.5 m), depending on support

Spread: 2–4 feet (0.6–1.2 m)

Growth habit: Arching, trailing stems — ideal for hanging baskets or training on trellises

🌸 Flowers

Distinctive pendant, lantern-shaped blooms

Bright red calyx (outer layer)

Contrasting yellow petals inside

Long protruding stamens

Blooms from late spring through fall (often longer in warm climates)

🍃 Foliage

Soft green, heart-shaped leaves

Slightly serrated edges

Provides a delicate, airy look

☀️ Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil

Water: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist

Hardiness: USDA zones 8–10 (protect from frost)

🌱 Care Tips

Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage flowering.

Protect from strong winds.

Can be grown in containers and brought indoors in colder climates.

Responds well to feeding during the growing season.

This plant is especially beautiful cascading over walls, from hanging baskets, or trained against a support where its colorful flowers can dangle freely. If you'd like, I can also compare it to other Abutilon varieties.