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CLERODENDRUM trichotomum var fargesii
Commonly known as Glory bower, Glory tree
Bronze new growth and white flowers, free fruiting and more frost hardy
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Deciduous - oval leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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White - with green sepals, opening from clusters of pink buds. -
Height - 5-6m (16-20ft) -
Spread - 5-6m (16-20ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright bushy shrub or small tree. Blue berries follow flowers.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none. -
Place of origin - China. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -
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Clerodendron - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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