This tropical shrub forms an upright weak stemmed bushy habit. The velvety textured heart-shaped leaves are dark green and the orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers appear throughout the year. It is grown in shrub borders or in a glasshouse in cold climates..

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Clerodendrum buchananiiis naturally found growing in forests of Java growing in humus rich moist well drained soils. It prefers hot humid conditions but will tolerate a more temperate climate. It grows in a shaded to semi-shaded protected position and is frost and drought tender.

Clerodendrum is a colourful shrub that is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is planted in shrub borders for screening or used in tropical gardens and as a container plant. It is fast growing establishing from cuttings in 1 to 2 years but is short lived and is easily damaged by cold temperatures. ID 1344

Clerodendrum(kle-rő-DEN-drum) buchananii(byoo-kah-NAN-ee-eye)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family