{"product_id":"bridal-veil-clerodendrum-clerodendrum-nutans-bridal-veil","title":"Bridal Veil Clerodendrum - Clerodendrum nutans 'Bridal Veil'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBridal Veil Clerodendrum (\u003cem\u003eClerodendrum nutans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bridal Veil') is a rambling, fast growing tropical shrub that reaches 2m to 3m tall and about 2m wide, with lush glossy leaves. In autumn it hangs clusters of white, butterfly-like flowers from its branches like a veil. It suits cottage and tropical gardens as a feature plant or a flowering screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hanging autumn display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of white flowers tumble from the branches in autumn, which lifts a tropical garden when many plants are past their best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a good position it grows fast, reaching about 2.5m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible about light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in anything from part shade to full sun, and flowers best in the brighter end of that range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLush foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy leaves give a tropical look through the year, in or out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen that flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It screens a fence, a service area or a boundary while also giving a display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a feature plant where the hanging flowers can be seen from a path or window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a row. With a mature width of about 2m the plants meet and form a loose screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a spot protected from strong wind and harsh afternoon sun, such as the east side of a building or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bridal Veil Clerodendrum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in part shade to full sun for maximum flowering, protected from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds. It is frost tender and enjoys humidity, so it suits tropical and subtropical gardens. Gardens that get regular frost are not a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil rich in organic matter suits it best, so dig in compost before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until the plant is established, then water more often through dry summer heat. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune by about half every 2 to 3 years in August, in late winter, to keep the rambling growth tidy and refresh the shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bridal Veil Clerodendrum as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It is the economical way to plant a screen. Expect a small plant on arrival that grows fast once the weather is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-for-privacy\"\u003eShrubs for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly. In full sun to part shade, protected from harsh afternoon sun and strong wind, it reaches about 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, so grow it only where frosts are rare or absent, in a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, when hanging clusters of white butterfly-like flowers cover the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787200037183,"sku":"CLE-NUT-BRIDAL-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bridal-veil-clerodendrum-clerodendrum-nutans-bridal-veil.jpg?v=1792151779","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bridal-veil-clerodendrum-clerodendrum-nutans-bridal-veil","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}