Clerodendrum × speciosum
Java glory bean
An evergreen, frost-tender shrub or climber to around 3m tall with heart-shaped, dark green, deeply-veined leaves. Clusters of scarlet red flowers with purple bracts are borne on long stems from late spring into summer and may be followed by bean-like fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Blue | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in warm, sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun and good ventilation in the summer
Propagation
Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood and root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- 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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