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Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii

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Genus: Clerodendrum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

C. trichotomum var. fargesii is a vigorous deciduous shrub to 6m, with large ovate leaves and highly fragrant white flowers, borne in green calyces which turn crimson as the turquoise berries mature

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

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

Pests

Can get glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years