Java Red Bleeding Heart Vine Starter Live Plant – Clerodendrum delectum Purple Flowers

The Java Red Bleeding Heart Vine is a tropical flowering vine prized for its clusters of deep red to purple blooms that resemble small, dangling hearts. Also known as Clerodendrum delectum, this showy climber brings a bold splash of color to warm-climate gardens, patios, and sunrooms. Its glossy green foliage and repeat blooming habit make it an eye-catching choice for trellises, arbors, and containers.

This starter live plant is ready to establish in a frost-free location or a large pot that can be moved indoors during cold weather. With warmth, bright light, and consistent moisture, it can grow into a vigorous vine that flowers through much of the growing season.

Plant Features

• Produces clusters of red to purple flowers that resemble tiny bleeding hearts
• Tropical vine with glossy green foliage and a twining growth habit
• Well suited to trellises, arbors, fences, and large containers
• Can bloom repeatedly during warm weather when given proper care
• Attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators in suitable climates

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Clerodendrum delectum
• Plant Type: Tropical flowering vine
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Climbing, twining vine
• Bloom Season: Warm months; repeat bloomer in tropical conditions
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Planting & Care

Plant your starter vine in a location that receives bright light, ideally with some protection from harsh afternoon sun in very hot climates. Use a rich, well-draining potting mix or garden soil, and provide a trellis, arbor, or other support for the vine to climb. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during active growth and blooming. In cooler zones, grow in a container and move it indoors before temperatures drop below freezing.

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to support healthy growth and flowering. Prune lightly as needed to shape the vine and remove spent blooms. Keep an eye out for common pests such as aphids and spider mites, and treat promptly if they appear.

What's Included

One Java Red Bleeding Heart Vine starter live plant (Clerodendrum delectum).