Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii (farges harlequin glorybower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Clerodendrum |
| Species | trichotomum |
| Variety | fargesii |
| Synonyms | Clerodendron fargesii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to western China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -(15) - (-10) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A resilient deciduous shrub with pungent white flowers accented by turquoise berries. |
| Shape | A rounded or spherical low-growing shrub. |
| Landscape | The Harlequin Glorybower does not have much value when not in flower but it can be used as a flowering ornamental in patio gardens or parks. The plant can also be used in container planting or as an accent plant. It is mainly used in shrub borders or as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | Root cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 50 mm lengths and inserted vertically into pots or flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually. |
| Cultivation | Tolerates most soil structures and pH levels, but thrives best in moist well-drained soils. Prefers a sheltered position in full sun to partial shade. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Photographs
Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii, form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii, leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii, form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
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