Overview

Clerodendrum aculeatum is a climbing shrubs in the genus Clerodendrum, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Clerodendrum aculeatum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.

About

Clerodendrum aculeatum is an evergreen climbing shrub within the Clerodendrum genus, which includes deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees, and climbers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is suitable for patio and container planting, offering interest primarily in spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through seed, semi-hardwood, or root cuttings, and it requires protection in the UK climate, rated at hardiness H1b.

About the genus

Clerodendrum is a genus of flowering plants formerly placed in the family Verbenaceae, but now considered to belong to the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Its common names include glorybower, bagflower, pagoda flower and bleeding-heart. It is currently classified in the subfamily Ajugoideae, being one of several genera transferred from Verbenaceae to Lamiaceae in the 1990s, based on phylogenetic analysis of morphological and molecular data.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Clerodendrum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Clerodendrum aculeatum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Clerodendrum aculeatum

Propagation

Seed, semi-hardwood and root cuttings

Pest resistance

Mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly

Disease resistance

Honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions