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Image shows the beautiful Clerodendrum Bungei or Cashmere Bouquet blossom

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New bloom of Bridal Bouquet or Cleodendrum foetidum

Synonym:  Clerodendrum foetidum
Origin:  Native to China
Family:  Verbenaceae
Light:  Sun-part shade
Height:  Up to 6' 
Spread:  3-4'   
Blooms:  Very fragrant, dense, pink to purple, veined,  tubular flower cluster measuring 5-8", from mid-Summer to Fall
Foliage:  8:long, broad, dark green with purple-tinged, serrated, oval-shaped
Soil:  Well-drained      
Water:  Regular
Insects/Disease:  Watch for aphids
Fertilizer:  Complete, soluble
Propagation:  Seeds, cuttings, rootball divisions
Uses:  Back-of-the border, landscaping,  patio,  containers
Caution:  Handling of plant may cause allergy reaction or skin irritation
Comments:  Clerodendrum Bungei or Rose Glory Bower or Mexican Hydrangea or Mexicali Rose or Cashmere Bouquet or Bridal Bouquet or Cleodendrum foetidum is a gorgeous looking shrub that spreads by underground roots.  It produces an ever-blooming stunning trusses of huge beautiful and fragrant flowers that attract many hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. The stems of the Clerodendrum Bungei shrub is purple and the plant spreads by cuttings, runners and seeds.  Before sowing, the seeds should be stored in the refreigerator until Spring at 13 to 18 degrees Celcius or sow in Fall.  This plant is growing wonderfully in Jenny's Garden and it is so easy to grow.  Cold hardy to -20 degrees F.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  7-11

Mexican Hydrangea or Mexicali Rose blossom is getter bigger