Clerodendrum paniculatum
Pagoda Flower
Family |
Lamiaceae |
Genus |
Clerodendrum |
Species |
paniculatum |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (evergreen) |
Synonyms |
Clerodendron paniculatum |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8a-11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1c-H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-12.2-10 |
Temperature (°F) |
10-50 |
Height |
1.5-2 m |
Spread |
2.5-3 m |
Landscape |
Focal plant, background planting, mixed garden plant or tropical plant. |
Cultivation |
Tropical or subtropical climates. Full sun to filtered shade and rich, moist soils. |
Growth |
Fast |
Habitat |
Occurs in tropical forests, grassy marshes and stream banks. |
Leaf Description |
Glossy, green leaves. |
Flower Description |
The pyramidal shaped clusters are tiered and are orange-red in colour and are 30-40 cm long. |
Fruit Description |
Blue-black lobbed berries. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Propagated from stem cuttings. |