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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

Synonyms
Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii 'Variegatum'
Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival'
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H5
Botanical 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

Pruning group 1

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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