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'Betty Stiles' Harlequin Glorybower Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Betty Stiles'

Phonetic Spelling
kle-ro-DEN-drum tri-ko-TO-mum
Description

'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.

More information on Clerodendrum trichotomum.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Banana Beds
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#fragrant#hardy#small tree#fragrant flowers#shrub#European#formal garden#butterfly friendly
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#fragrant#hardy#small tree#fragrant flowers#shrub#European#formal garden#butterfly friendly
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Clerodendrum
    Species:
    trichotomum
    Family:
    Lamiaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Irregular
    Open
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Texture:
    Coarse
  • 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
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Blue
    Fruit Type:
    Drupe
    Fruit Description:
    Showy metallic-looking blue fruit.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Cross Section:
    Square
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Lawn
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Flowering Tree
    Hedge
    Attracts:
    Butterflies