Description
Clerodendrum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. Its common names include glorybower, bagflower and bleeding-heart. Clerodendrum philippinum, Clerodendrum fragrans pleniflorum, Clerodendrum chinense, Volkameria fragrans. Family: Lamiaceae (Formerly:Verbenaceae) Chinese Glory Bower, Cashmere bouquet
Planting & Care
The vining varieties require a support structure as some can get 15 feet tall. All plants prefer sun to light shade sites with well-draining and moderately fertile soil. A suckering tropical perennial shrub,with broad fuzzy leaves and fragrant double white flower clusters in the summer and fall. The plant can be aggressive, but is easy to keep in check. Grows 3′ tall, clumps can get 4′ across or more.
Care:
- Every leaf has a growth bud, so removing old flower blossoms encourages the plant to make more flowers instead of using the energy to make seeds.
- Clean away from around the base of the rosebushes any trimmed debris that can harbor disease and insects.
- Late in the season, stop deadheading rugosas so that hips will form on the plants.
