clerodendrum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 20 feet tall10 to 20 feet wide
- Habit
- Irregular
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Clerodendrum (Clerodendrum trichotomum) is a shrub for borders, hedges, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. White fragrant flowers open from early to late summer, and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. It grows irregular in shape and can reach 10 to 20 feet tall and wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Juneberry, Fountain grass, Balloon flower, and Damask rose.
Native range
Eastern Asia.