Clerodendrum speciosum (Bleeding heart) - Video 2
Botanical names: Clerodendrum speciosum, Clerodendrum delectum
Common names: Bleeding heart, Clerodendron
Family: Lamiaceae (Formerly:Verbenaceae)
Origin: Western Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsClerodendrum speciosum
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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
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