Clerodendrum speciosissimum 'Arkansas Hardy'
Arkansas Hardy Giant Red Glory Bower
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Shop Available ClerodendrumItem #: 6678
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 84" tall
Origin: China
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Clerodendrum speciosissimum 'Arkansas Hardy' is a tropical clerodendrum that surprised us with its winter hardiness. In 2003, Arkansas plantsman David Cockrell shared a 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 slowly 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.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Clerodendrum
Flower Color: Orange/Peach
Leaf Color: Green
Container Role: Thrillers
Other: Drought Tolerant Plants , Hummingbird Plants , Medicinal Plants , Plant Delights Introductions , Plants from China , Tropical Looking Plants