Clerodendrum speciosum (Bleeding heart) - Video 1

Botanical names: Clerodendrum speciosum, Clerodendrum delectum

Common names: Bleeding heart, Clerodendron

Family: Lamiaceae    (Formerly:Verbenaceae)

Origin: Western Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Clerodendrum speciosum


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Clerodendrum speciosum, Red Bleeding Heart

Red Bleeding Heart is a captivating twist on the classic Bleeding Heart, C. thomsoniae. It features stunning pink bracts and vibrant red heart-shaped flowers, enhancing the charm of the original variety.
Vigorous and fast-growing vine, perfect for creating a privacy hedge or a cascading floral display over a fence.
Butterflies and bees adore its bright pink-and-red flowers, making it a pollinator-friendly choice.
Ideal for quickly covering fences or structures with its lush, showy blooms in just one season.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot