- Bleeding heart vine
Botanical name: clerodendrum thomsoniae
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: trails 15-20 ft
Bloom time: spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 8-10
Flower color: red, pink, white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can spread at least 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: herbaceous cuttings
Landscape use: trailing vine to climb up trellis or fence, etc.
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: prefers soil to stay moist but never soggy
Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid all purpose plant food once a month throughout the growing season
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam or sand
Companion plants: hostas, ferns
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
