Clerodendrum quadriloculare 'Brandonii' (Brandonii Starburst, Variegated Fireworks, Winter Starburst, Shooting Star, Firecracker Bush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Clerodendrum |
| Species | quadriloculare |
| Cultivar | 'Brandonii' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The species is native to the Philippines, New Guinea, the South Pacific Islands, but the cultivar is from Florida, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-6.7) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-50 |
| Height | 3-4.5 m |
| Spread | 3-4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Good as a flowering specimen, screen, tall border plant, background plant or in containers. |
| Propagation | Propagated from semi-hardwood stem cuttings; in mist at 20°C, rooting will occur within 2-3 weeks. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun or part shade and a variety of soils, but needs to stay consistently moist. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are evergreen and alternately arranged. They are elliptical, dark green with light green and cream streaks on top and purple underneath, and grow 15-20 cm long. |
| Flower Description | White-cream flowers that grow 7-10 cm long, in a tubular form. |
| Fruit Description | Round, purple berries. |
Photographs
Clerodendrum quadriloculare 'Brandonii', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Clerodendrum quadriloculare 'Brandonii', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.