Clerodendrum Species, Japanese Glory Bower

Clerodendrumjaponicum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Clerodendrum (kler-oh-DEN-drum)
Species
japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)
Synonym
Volkameria japonica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Punta Gorda, Florida

Deridder, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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