Clerodendrum bungei
glory flower
A suckering deciduous shrub with large, unpleasantly scented ovate leaves, often flushed purple when young, and rounded terminal clusters of small, sweet-scented pink flowers in late summer and autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- 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
- China, N India
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a fertile, rich, moist, but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Propagate by suckers in autumn or spring. Alternatively, propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer. Root cuttings can be taken in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
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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