Harlequin Glorybower

Clerodendrum Trichotomum

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Overview

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum) is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant white-pink flowers and eye-catching blue berries encased in red calyces. Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it reaches 10-20 feet in height and spread. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Its late-summer bloom provides late-season interest. Manageable with pruning, but be aware of its self-seeding propensity. Notable for attracting pollinators.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it reaches 10-20 feet in height and spread

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae

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Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — Manageable with pruning, but be aware of its self-seeding propensity; shrub with white blooms

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — shrub with white blooms

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — shrub for full or half

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — Notable for attracting pollinators; scientifically referred to as Clerodendrum trichotomum

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it reaches 10-20 feet in height and spread; manageable with pruning, but be

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; ovate leaves which can grow up to 5 inches long

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — Its late-summer bloom provides late-season interest; it is crucial to note that the Harlequin Glorybower

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — Its foliage stages a dramatic display in the autumn; its late-summer bloom provides late-season interest

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — These blooms are nestled within eye-catching; this plant is characterized by its broad

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — ovate leaves which can grow up to 5 inches long; this shrub requires room to grow

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — this plant is characterized by its broad; each cradled in a fleshy red calyx that extraordinarily resembles a

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — Typically maturing to a height of 10 to 20 feet with a nearly equal spread; cherished for its ornamental

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — cherished for its ornamental qualities and the dynamic interest it provides to any garden; thriving in USDA

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — is a captivating deciduous shrub; and while it can adapt to partial shade

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — scientifically referred to as Clerodendrum trichotomum; these blooms are nestled within eye-catching

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — each cradled in a fleshy red calyx that extraordinarily resembles a tiny cherry; white flowers in the garden

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — bright pink calyces and are followed by striking; ensuring multiseason interest.<br><br>For landscape

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — This enchanting fruit display extends into the fall; notable for attracting pollinators

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — ensuring multiseason interest.<br><br>For landscape designers; its foliage stages a dramatic display in the

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — it blooms most profusely in full sun exposures; bright pink calyces and are followed by striking

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — it is crucial to note that the Harlequin Glorybower thrives best in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 9; it prefers

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — It prefers well-drained soils enriched with organic matter; shrub for full or half

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — and while it can adapt to partial shade; is a captivating deciduous shrub

Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum Trichotomum) — providing a timeless allure with its delightful blooms and colorful autumnal transformation; prefers full sun

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