April 2010 Featured Plant
Clerodendrum
Other Names: Glory Bower, Starburst, Shooting Star
Family: Lamiaceae
Description: Blooms are huge, most are 8-12 inches in diameter. Each flower is made up of scores of smaller 3-4 inch long flowers bursting from the center. plant Clerodendrum quadriloculare as a focal point Likes rich loam and moist plant in zone 10A-11
Perennial: Blooms in Antigua starting January or February, then blooms continuously for several months.
Soil: Well drained, moist, fertile humus
Sunlight: Full sun to Partial shade
Uses: Accent bush — show piece
Propagation: Cuttings, suckers, seeds
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