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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.
The information about Clerodendrum thomsoniae that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
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