Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart Plant)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart Plant)
Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart Plant)
Clerodendrum Bleeding Heart 180 mm
Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart Plant)
Clerodendrum Bleeding Heart 180 mm
The Australian Plant Shop Pot Size

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart Plant)

Regular price $19.70
/
Pot Size
Tax included.
  • Sydney wide delivery in 5-10 business days.
  • All plants carefully hand delivered to your door in nursery pots.
  • Only best quality plants handpicked from the best Aussie growers.

Clerodendrum thomsoniae commonly called the bleeding heart is a gorgeous flowering twining climber with a stunning display of white sepals on either side of bright red petals. This is a beautiful plant for a hanging basket, draping from a planter, or creeping on a trellis.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: High

Watering frequency: Don't let the soil dry out completely as not very drought tolerant. Requires a fair amount of water during the growing season.

Soil: Rich and fertile well-draining soil/potting mix. Mulch well in winter because not very frost tolerant.

Skill level: Intermediate

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info:

External links to more info:

Drought tolerance: Low

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: Low

Disease and pest susceptibility: Mealybugs, spider mites and scale

Mature height: 1.5 m

Mature width: 1.5 m

Suitable for shaping: No

Colour: Glossy dark green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Younger plants might go into winter dormancy when not in their normal climatic habitat (e.g. in Sydney).

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White, Red

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Autumn, Spring

Fruit: Yes

The Australian Plant Shop_2022 Local business awards finalist
Recently viewed