Clerodendrum trichotomum - P10.5

Description
The Lolly bush (Clerodendrum trichotomum) is a garden plant that produces white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from August to September. Blue fruits emerge from these from October. They exude a strong fragrance. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

Frost hardiness
The Lolly bush has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clerodendrum trichotomum can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m. It usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers appear from August to September. These are strongly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub