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Climber Wall ShrubConservatory Greenhouse

Clerodendrum splendens
  • RHS AGM

glory tree

An evergreen climber with twining stems bearing large, ovate, glossy dark green leaves and terminal panicles 12cm across, composed of small, bright scarlet flowers

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus

Clerodendrum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees or climbers, with simple, often unpleasantly scented, leaves and panicles of usually fragrant salver-shaped flowers with prominent stamens, followed by small berries

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Trop. Africa

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in warm, sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun and good ventilation in the summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood and root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

Pruning group 11

Pests

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

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

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