Lolly Bush Plant Care

Lolly Bush (Clerodendrum floribundum) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Clerodendrum genus. Lolly Bush is native to Australia and New Guinea. Lolly Bush is also known as Native Hydrangea.

Lolly Bush displays a fast-growing, spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Lolly Bush produces showy clusters of red, pink, or white tubular flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Lolly Bush every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Lolly Bush thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Clerodendrum floribundum tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Lolly Bush prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Lolly Bush to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Lolly Bush every 4 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun and well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter like compost. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Lolly Bush is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Lolly Bush can spread to about 8 ft (2.4 m) and reach about 6 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 8 ft (2.4 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Lolly Bush while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Lolly Bush is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Lolly Bush can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lucky clerodendrum plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Lolly Bush is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Lolly Bush grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Lolly Bush is native to Australia and New Guinea. In cooler regions, grow Lolly Bush as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.