Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii 'Carnival' (v)
Farges harlequin glorybower 'Carnival'
A deciduous shrub with fragrant white flowers followed by turquoise berries enclosed in dark red calyces. The variegated foliage is green with a yellow margin when young; margined creamy-white when mature
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow Green Variegated | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green Variegated Cream | ||
Autumn | White | Blue | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Genus
Clerodendrum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees or climbers, with simple, often unpleasantly scented, leaves and panicles of usually fragrant salver-shaped flowers with prominent stamens, followed by small berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich moist soil in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by root cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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