Clerodendrum schmidtii (Chains of Glory) - Image 22

Botanical names: Clerodendrum schmidtii, Clerodendrum smithianum

Common names: Chains of Glory, Lightbulb Flower

Family: Lamiaceae    (Formerly:Verbenaceae)

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time


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Clerodendrum schmitii, Chains of Glory

Chains of Glory, Light Bulb Flower. This elegant plant is a rare species in plant collections. The white fragrant flowers are held in loose pendulous panicles, similar to Bridal Veil (Clerodendrum wallichii). The white flowers are very showy against dark green foliage. Flowering racemes hang down a foot and a half or more. Winter bloomer. It often has two flowering periods during the winter season.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot