Clerodendrum bungei is also known as the rose glory bower or Mexican hydrangea. It is a small shrub which is native to China, with interesting scented flowers that appear late in the season. Its foliage is also ornamental.
This plant is hardy to about 5°F (-15°C) but the stems will be damaged below 15°F (-9°C/-10°C).
This shrub has large opposite and roughly serrated leaves, that are 4 to 8 in (10-20 cm) long. When crushed or rubbed, leaves emit an unpleasant smell, which explains its other name C. foetidum.
Flowers are pink, scented, have a tubular shape and 4 petals. They are grouped in terminal panicles.
This shrub has inedible berries, which are small and dark blue.
Clerodendrum bungei requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil This plant prefers drained grounds that remain reasonably moist. It likes full sun but will also grow in partial shade.
This shrub has few ennemies.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 1.20 m
Width 0.60 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -17.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : pink
Propagation - cutting, grafting, offset This clerodendron can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or can be divided or grafted. Stem cuttings can be made in summer, root cuttings in autumn. It can be divided in spring. The best varieties can be grafted.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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