RANGE & HABITATīleeding heart grows from southern B.C., on the coast and near the Rocky Mountains, all the way down to California. The flowers look like pink and purple hearts, and grow in clusters at the end of a stem. Otherwise, you can trim the plant lightly as needed throughout the growing season.The bleeding heart has long, soft and feathery leaves that grow in green stems at least 20 centimetres tall. Prune Clerodendrum bleeding heart vine by removing wayward growth and winter damage before new growth appears in spring. Reapply the spray every seven to ten days, or until the insects are eliminated. Insecticidal soap spray is generally sufficient to keep the pests in check. Feed the plant a slow-release fertilizer every two months during the blooming season, or use a water-soluble fertilizer every month.Īlthough Clerodendrum bleeding heart is relatively pest-resistant, it is susceptible to damage by mealybugs and spider mites. Water the plant frequently during dry weather the plant requires consistently moist, but not soggy soil.Ĭlerodendrum bleeding heart needs frequent fertilization to supply the nutrients required to produce blooms.
The plant prefers rich, fertile, well-drained soil. In cooler climates, it is commonly grown as a houseplant.Ĭlerodendrum bleeding heart performs best in partial shade or dappled sunlight, but it may tolerate full sunlight with plenty of moisture. However, it often regrows from the roots in spring. Growing Clerodendrum Bleeding HeartĬlerodendrum bleeding heart is suitable for growing in USDA zones 9 and above and is damaged in temperatures below 45 degrees F. You can train Clerodendrum bleeding heart vines to twine around a trellis or other support, or you can let the vines sprawl freely over the ground. It is not related to the Dicentra bleeding heart, a perennial with dainty pink or lavender and white blooms.Īlthough some types of Clerodendrum are extremely invasive, Clerodendrum bleeding heart is a well-behaved, non-aggressive plant that reaches lengths of about 15 feet (4.5 m.) at maturity. Bleeding Heart InformationĬlerodendrum bleeding heart is native to western Africa.
Gardeners appreciate the plant for its shiny green foliage and dazzling crimson and white blooms. Also known as glorybower or tropical bleeding heart, Clerodendrum bleeding heart ( Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is a sub-tropical vine that wraps its tendrils around a trellis or other support.
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