Scientific Name:
Clerodendrum bungeiProduct Details:
Ships bare-rooted. 9-15 inches in height.
Clerodendrum bungei- Cashmere Bouquet. An easy-to-grow deciduous shrub. Native to China. Spreads readily by suckering. Large, serrate, widely oval, tropical leaves that are reddish and fuzzy underneath. Leaves can grow to 1’ across. When leaves or stems are rubbed or bruised they produce a musky, scent. Large dence cymes to 8” of reddish purple tubular flowers that are sweetly scented. Flowering occurs continuously all summer into fall. Great plant for containers and defined areas with borders. Plants grow to 5’-7’. Cold hardy down to -20°F. Can be used in zones 5 and higer. Butterflies can’t resist it.
Special Plants are those that we think are unique and interesting. We offer them to the adventurous gardeners who would like to add more tropical interest and color to their garden or home. Stokes Tropicals has carefully chosen a wide range of exciting tropical plants that are easy-to-grow, that are not commonly available, that have some unusual horticultural interest, and can be successfully grown in containers. We are constantly searching for new and exciting plants, particularly tropicals--from Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America.