About

This deciduous shrub features aromatic white blossoms that give way to turquoise berries nestled within deep red calyces. The leaves exhibit a variegated pattern, initially displaying green with a yellow edge, which matures to a creamy-white margin.

About the genus

Clerodendrum encompasses a range of growth forms, including deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees, and climbing plants. The leaves are typically simple and may emit an undesirable odor. Flowers are borne in panicles and are generally fragrant, characterized by their salver-shaped structure and noticeable stamens. After flowering, these plants produce small berries.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Columnar upright, Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

2.5-4 metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Time to full height

10-20 years

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden

Fragrance

Flower

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich moist soil in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by root cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)