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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Verbenaceae (Vervains) |
| Origin: Africa, West (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Synonyms: [Clerodendrum balfouri] |
| Height: Climbing (Vine) |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart Vine) - Tender evergreen shrubby vine from W. Africa with dark green oval leaves that have distinct rib-like veins. In summer and fall the flowers form in flat clusters with up to 20 red tubular flowers surrounded by white calyces. Plant in part day sun or light shade. Protect from frost. Use on sheltered patio wall or on a small arbor or fence. Rarely taller than 12 feet. One of the few flowering vines for shade.
Information displayed on this page about Clerodendrum thomsoniae is based on our research conducted about this plant in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about it as it has grown in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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