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    Clerodendrum minahassae

    Also Known As

    • Fountain Clerodendrum
    • Tube Flower

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Clerodendrum minahassae plant details

    Clerodendrum minahassae is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. 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 minahassae

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: long-blooming, rare, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clerodendrum minahassae

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clusters of fragrant, starry white flowers that open from the end of long tubes are produced from spring through summer on this large fountaining tropical shrub. Clerodendrum minahassae, a.k.a. Fountain Clerodendrum or Tube Flower, naturally develops into a 10' x 10' arching shrub with a vase shaped habit but can be kept smaller with pruning. The flowers of this rare tropical attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and most likely hummingbird moths. Pollinated flowers produce bright red calyces that subtend the blue-black berries and creating a nice contrast with the white flowers. Begins flowering even as a small plant. Provide a full to mostly sunny location for the best flowering and densest growth habit.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Clerodendrum minahassae plant

    How to Grow Clerodendrum minahassae

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 6'-10'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Clerodendrum bungei

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    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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    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

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    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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