Bleeding Heart Vine Live Starter Plant - Clerodendrum thomsoniae Red & White Tropical Flower

Bleeding Heart Vine, botanically known as Clerodendrum thomsoniae, is a tropical flowering vine prized for its striking clusters of pure white calyxes tipped with vivid red blooms. The contrast between the white and red creates the heart-like appearance that gives this plant its common name. This live starter plant is an excellent choice for trellises, arbors, hanging baskets, and containers, where its glossy green foliage and long-lasting flowers add a bold tropical touch.

Also called glory bower, this vigorous climber performs well in warm, humid conditions and can be grown outdoors in frost-free climates or as a container plant that is brought indoors during cooler months. The blooms appear repeatedly through the warm season and are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

Plant Features

• Distinctive white calyxes with bright red flowers that resemble bleeding hearts
• Fast-growing tropical vine with glossy green foliage
• Long bloom season in warm climates, often repeating through the year
• Well suited to trellises, arbors, fences, and hanging baskets
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies when in bloom

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae
• Plant Type: Tropical flowering vine
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine
• Bloom Season: Warm season, often spring through fall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11

Planting & Care

Plant your Bleeding Heart Vine starter in a location with bright light and well-drained soil. If growing indoors or in a container, use a quality potting mix and provide a trellis or support for the vine to climb. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and reduce watering slightly during cooler months.

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage healthy growth and repeat blooming. Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and promote bushier growth. Protect from frost and cold drafts, as this tropical vine prefers warm, humid conditions.

What's Included

One live Bleeding Heart Vine starter plant (Clerodendrum thomsoniae).