Rotheca myricoides (Blue butterfly bush)

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Plant description

Rotheca myricoides, also known as Clerodendron ugandense, the blue butterfly bush, is an evergreen shrub with masses of blue flowers that resemble butterflies. It is long flowering, from spring to summer and autumn, and the blooms are nectar rich and attract insects and birds. It is best in tropical to sub-tropical areas, and for warm sheltered positions in temperate climates.

Clerodendron likes a well drained soil. Water regularly. It is frost sensitive, but if frost causes the plant to die back, it can resprout from the base again. Responds well to pruning. Best in a sunny spot, can also do well in part shade.

Propagation is from tip cuttings.

Additional plant information

Flowers

Flower colour: blue
Flowering season: spring summer autumn

Plant size

Maximum height: 3 metres
Minimum height: 2 metres

Maximum width: 3 metres
Minimum width: 2 metres

Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance

This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
Light frost tolerance.
Plant is not salt tolerant.

Fauna attracting?

Yes. Attracts: Butterflies, insects, bees, birds.

Climate

This plant species will grow in the following climates: temperate, subtropical, tropical.

Soil types & conditions

Loam: dry, moist, well-drained.

Clay: moist, well-drained.

Sand: moist.

Soil pH: 6.0-7.5

Pests

Aphids

Miscellaneous information

Planting season: Any.

Types of fertiliser: Good general purpose fertiliser.

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