Groundcover and Vines – 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