- Botanical name: Clerodendrum x speciosum
- Common name: Java glory bean
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, Evergreen
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Clerodendrum x speciosum is an attractive, rare and unusual evergreen climber with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of red flowers with pinky-white bracts in summer and autumn. It might produce blue, bean-like fruits in autumn.
Clerodendrum x speciosum is a strong grower and will need to be grown up a support. It’s not fully hardy so is best grown in a very mild area or in a conservatory, where it should be shaded from strong sun. Feed regularly with a high-potash feed throughout the growing season to keep the blooms coming. Water well, but allow the compost to dry out before watering again. Water sparingly in winter.
How to grow Clerodendrum speciosum
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Plant size
3m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Clerodendrum speciosum and wildlife
Clerodendrum speciosum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Clerodendrum speciosum poisonous?
Clerodendrum speciosum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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