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    • Photo of Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival' foliage, fruit by Peter Herpst

    Photo by Peter Herpst

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    Also Known As

    • Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Variegatum'
    • Carnival Variegated Glory Bower
    • Harlequin Glorybower
    • Variegated Hardy Clerodendron

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    4" | $25

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    Fewer than 15 at Secret Garden Growers

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    Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival' plant details

    Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with chartreuse, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by blue and red fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, hedge, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beautiful small, umbrella-shaped, tree or large shrub to 10’; deciduous green leaves emarginated with a broad band of cream make it worthy of a spot in the garden! Add very fragrant tubular clusters of white flowers in late summer followed by scarlet calyx enclosing turquoise berries and you can forgive its tendency to sucker…average soil, sun to part sun and regular moisture.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    We have had a plant of this variegated shrub for years but haven’t been able to propagate it. We found these plants as rooted cuttings. The heart- shaped leaves are pretty yellow and green all summer.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Harlequin Glorybower, a member of the Verbenacaea, not as stunning as C. bungeana its still a pretty plant in its own right, Dirr was a bit hard on it trichotomum is much more well behaved in the garden than bungeana. 'Carnival' is a good variegated plant with wide creamy margined leaves, the fragrant white flowers and blue berries are an added advantage; it will dieback here except in the mildest of winters.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Like small Hosta leaves brightly splashed with creamy white to light green variegation, the foliage of this 8-12' shrub is only part of its beauty it also offers very fragrant late summer flowers & bright blue fruit. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival' plant

    How to Grow Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Clerodendrum trichotomum

    aka Glory Bower, Harlequin Glorybower, Peanut Butter Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Clerodendrum trichotomum fruit by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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    Clerodendrum bungei

    aka Mexican Hydrangea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Clerodendrum bungei by Karl Gercens III
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    Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii

    aka Glory Bower, Glorybower, Harlequin Glory Bower, Peanut Butter Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii by Karl Gercens III
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    Rotheca myricoides

    aka Clerodendrum myricoides 'Ugandense', Clerodendrum ugandense, Blue Butterfly Bush, Blue Glory Bower, Blue Glorybower, Blue Wings Bush, Butterfly Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Rotheca myricoides flower by Avant Gardens
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    Clerodendrum thomsoniae

    aka Clerodendrum x thompsoniae, Bleeding Heart, Bleeding Heart Vine, Glory Bower, White Bleeding Heart Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 12'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Clerodendrum thomsoniae flower by Brushwood Nursery
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