Clerodendrum paniculatum 'Starshine' (Starshine Pagoda Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Clerodendrum |
| Species | paniculatum |
| Cultivar | 'Starshine' |
| Synonyms | Clerodendrum diversifolium 'Starshine' , Clerodendrum pyramidale 'Starshine' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Clerodendrum paniculatum is native to Southeast Asia, but the cultivar 'Starshine' was created in the United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10-50 |
| Height | 1.5-2 m |
| Spread | 2.5-3 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated from stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Tropic or subtropical climates. Full sun to filtered shade and rich, moist soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, green leaves. |
| Flower Description | The pyramid shaped clusters are tiered and are orange-red in colour. |
Photographs
Clerodendrum paniculatum 'Starshine', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Clerodendrum paniculatum 'Starshine', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.