Clerodendrum mastacanthum (Pink Butterfly Bush) - Video 4

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Botanical names: Clerodendrum mastacanthum, Rotheca mastacantha, Rotheca mastacanthus, Rotheca macrodonta

Common name: Pink Butterfly Bush

Family: Lamiaceae    (Formerly:Verbenaceae)

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Clerodendrum mastacanthum
Pink Butterfly Bush is a rare and exciting new addition to the plant world, originating from South Africa. The pink blooms are arranged in tighter panicles, giving the plant a more compact appearance.


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Clerodendrum mastacanthum, Pink Butterfly Bush

Pink Butterfly Bush - rare new plant in cultivation originated from South Africa. It is very similar to more common species Clerodendrum ugadense (Blue butterfly bush) other than color and smaller size of the flowers which are in tighter panicles.

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