{"title":"Clerodendrum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus Clerodendrum (often misspelled as Clerodendron) is fairly large with over 400 species in the Verbenaceae family. Clerodendrum are trees, shrubs or vines native to tropical and subtropical China, Asia, Africa and the Americas. A few Clerodendrum species are temperate and some of the subtropical species have some hidden cold tolerance. Southern gardeners have probably seen the temperate species known as the harlequin glorybower, Clerodendrum trichotomum. We have searched for other cold hardy Clerodendrum species that are not normally grown here in the Raleigh area. We are occasionally able to propagate enough of these special plants to offer them for sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClerodendrum plants produce clusters of narrow-petaled flowers in a variety of colors that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. In some species, the flowers are fragrant and are followed by attractive blue berries. Some Clerodendrum species can spread fairly quickly via suckers, so liberal de-suckering may be required. Many gardeners prefer to keep Clerodendrum in a container to reduce their pruning chores. Clerodendrum prefers part to full sun, regular watering during the growing season, and a composted, well-drained soil. Note that Clerodendrum is frequently misspelled as Clerodendron in the trade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clerodendrum-speciosissimum-arkansas-hardy","title":"Clerodendrum speciosissimum Arkansas Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003eClerodendrum speciosissimum 'Arkansas Hardy' is a 2007 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of a typically tropical glory bower, that surprised us with its winter hardiness. In 2003, Arkansas plantsman David Cockrell shared this hardy form of Clerodendrum speciosissimum that he discovered traveling through his home state on business. Despite our skepticism that it could survive here in Zone 7b, this amazing clone has returned since 2003. In our climate, it emerges late, and never gets over 2' tall, although in warm winter climates, expect it to reach 7' tall. The suckering plant emerges with upright woody stems, clothed in 1' wide, velvety green leaves and topped in very late summer and early fall with terminal clusters of brilliant, scarlet-red flowers along with loads of hummingbirds. Not only does Clerodendrum speciosissimum look great in the garden, but it can also be used to cure everything from arthritis to hemorrhoids. You're sure to feel a sense of relief just having this in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027570629,"sku":"6678","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Clerodendrum-speciosissimum-Arkansas-Hardy.i-6678.s-65516.r-1_9f93118a-7a15-4ad5-9717-2892d1ef179b.jpg?v=1790942661"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Clerodendrum-catalog-category-banner_65515449-cdaf-46ab-adb6-770510ddd6bd.jpg?v=1614181844","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/clerodendrum.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}