Clerodendrum paniculatum (Pagoda Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Clerodendrum |
| Species | paniculatum |
| Synonyms | Clerodendron paniculatum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Malaysia, Southeast Asia and India. |
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 |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Focal plant, background planting, mixed garden plant or tropical plant. |
| Propagation | Propagated from stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Tropical or subtropical climates. Full sun to filtered shade and rich, moist soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Occurs in tropical forests, grassy marshes and stream banks. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, green leaves. |
| Flower Description | The pyramidal shaped clusters are tiered and are orange-red in colour and are 30-40 cm long. |
| Fruit Description | Blue-black lobbed berries. |
Photographs
Clerodendrum paniculatum 'Starshine'