Rose glory bower is a deciduous shrub from China that transforms summer gardens with fragrant, rosy red flowers clustered in loose heads up to 8 inches across. Growing 6 feet tall in ideal conditions but easily maintained at 2 to 3 feet, this hardy shrub thrives in zones 7 through 10 and handles drought once established. Its dark green leaves, large enough to reach 12 inches long with fuzzy bronze undersides, provide handsome foliage even before the flowers arrive from July through October.
Partial Sun
Moderate
7-10
72in H x 72in W
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The flowers are the real draw here: delicate, fragrant blooms in rosy red that cluster into showy heads and attract butterflies throughout late summer and fall. The large oval leaves with toothed edges and distinctive bronze-fuzzy undersides create interesting texture in the garden even when the plant isn't flowering. Once established, it becomes remarkably drought tolerant and requires minimal care beyond occasional pruning to keep it compact and tidy.
Rose glory bower is grown primarily to naturalize garden spaces with its summer and fall flowers. The fragrant blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators, making it valuable for pollinator gardens and informal woodland settings where its spreading nature can be appreciated rather than constrained.
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Germinate seeds at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit for best results.
Hard prune stems to the ground in early spring to encourage a compact plant form rather than allowing it to reach its full height. This aggressive pruning stimulates vigorous new growth and denser branching. Remove any dead or crossing branches during the growing season to maintain airflow and shape.
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“Native to China, rose glory bower was introduced to Western gardens and has become valued as an ornamental shrub, particularly in regions where its hardiness allows year-round cultivation. The plant earned its common name for the rosy flowers that crown its stems in abundance, while its scientific name, Clerodendrum bungei, honors its botanical identity within the vast Lamiaceae family.”