Botanical Name: Clerodendrum bungei (C. foetidum)
Common Name: Cashmere bouquet Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Habit of Growth: Overall Shape coarse, evergreen shrub spreading by underground suckers which can form a dense thicket; forms upright stems with coarse, broad leaves that smell like dirty gym socks Height to 6' Spread to 10' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade preferred; can tolerate sun near coast Soil tolerates most any soil with good drainage Hardiness hardy; Zones 5-9, 12-24 Morphology: Leaves large, coarse, ovate leaves to 12" across on long petioles; foliage is covered with reddish pubescence beneath; unpleasant fragrance Flowers dense terminal corymbs of small pink or reddish flowers in summer or early fall; clusters approach 8" across, flowers about 3/4" across Fruit small drupe Propagation: stem cuttings, division Usage: best if kept in the background until blooming season; used for flower display only; can become invasive and difficult to eradicate; foliage smells disagreeable and plant is not particularly attractive Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering; not particularly drought tolerant Fertilizing slow-release fertilizer in early spring Pruning head back yearly and pinch during growing season Pests/Diseases none significant; resists oak root fungus Special Conditions/Other deer resistant Origin: China Family: Verbenaceae Notes: |
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