On 8/3/09 17:47, in article
, "Judith
in France" wrote:

On Mar 8, 5:41*pm, DaveP wrote:
It is Clerodendron quadriloculare aka 'Starburst/Shooting Star
Clerodendron', which is widely grown in the warmer parts of the US.
It's a very handsome thing, needing very bright conditions to do well
and it's a fast grower needing plenty or root room so it's not ideal
as a 'pot plant'.

Bless you Dave, I just did a Google and came up with the same thing,
it's nice to know when an expert's view accords with mine, it doesn't
happen often! I wonder if I could grow it in a planting bed in a
heated garden room or conservatory?

Judith

He's a minor botanical miracle. Or maybe that should be a major one!
David, I'd like to know where to find it?
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