Clerodendrum splendens


Clerodendrum splendens, the glory tree or flaming glorybower, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clerodendrum of the family Lamiaceae, native to tropical Western Africa.

Description

It is a twining evergreen climber, growing to or more, with panicles of brilliant scarlet flowers in summer.

Cultivation

With a minimum temperature of, it requires the protection of glass during the winter months in most temperate regions.
In cultivation this plant has gained the Royal [Horticultural Society]'s Award of [Garden Merit].