Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Betty Stiles'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- kle-ro-DEN-drum tri-ko-TO-mum
- Description
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'Betty Stiles', a cultivar of C. trichotomum, is an open, multi-stemmed, ornamental shrub with vibrant colors that will make a charming addition to your garden. It tends to be more cold hardy and has a more uniform form than its parent. Its beautiful flowers bloom throughout the summer and will have you thinking of Christmas and the stately home gardens of Europe. This plant adds texture, shape and beauty to your garden and will be a joy for years to come.
Plant 'Betty Stiles' in full sun to light shade in, well-drained soil. Mulch the roots heavily in the fall to protect them through the winter, otherwise, the plant may not survive. 'Betty Stiles' can spread by means of suckers from the roots. To prevent this, plant it in a lawn where the mower will cut the suckers off. Alternatively, you can grow the plant in a container.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:
No serious problems.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Banana Beds
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Clerodendrum
- Species:
- trichotomum
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Irregular
- Open
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Blue
- Fruit Type:
- Drupe
- Fruit Description:
- Showy metallic-looking blue fruit.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Cyme
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Showy, fragrant flowers that bloom throughout the summer.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Cross Section:
- Square
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Lawn
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Flowering Tree
- Hedge
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
