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Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Purple Blaze'
£25.00
(Harlequin Glory Bower) New to us, Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Purple Blaze' is a lovely tall, deciduous shrub with dark purple-flushed leaves in spring turning green later on as they mature.
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New to us, Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Purple Blaze' is a lovely tall, deciduous shrub with dark purple-flushed leaves in spring turning green later on as they mature. Established plants have pink flower bud opening to white, scented flowers in summer followed by glossy blue-black fruit surrounded by purple-red bracts in autumn.
Best display of foliage colour, flower and fruit once established if planted in a sunny position with some shelter from strong winds..
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Shelter from strong wind and not suitable for cold, exposed areas.
- Flowering Period: August.
- Flower Colour: White
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Purple Blaze' grows to be a tall shrub in the short to medium term or eventually a very small branching tree.
- Height: 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft)
- Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft)
- Notes: The fruit can be toxic and should not be eaten.
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Data sheet
- How Much Sun
- Light Shade, Full Sun
- Eventual Size
- Shrub - Large, Tree - Small
- Growing Conditions
- Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Dry/Sandy
- Special Features
- Fruit - Ornamental, Scented, Flowers in Summer, Foliage - Purple/Red
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(Harlequin Glory Bower) New to us, Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Purple Blaze' is a lovely tall, deciduous shrub with dark purple-flushed leaves in spring turning green later on as they mature.