Clerodendrum thomsoniae 'Delectum'

Red Bleeding Heart Vine

'Delectum' is an evergreen climber growing to 4m tall, with ovate to oblong leaves. The red flowers are produced in clusters of 20 or so. Its root system must be partially submerged in water and it needs very good light to thrive in the garden. It is commonly grown as a houseplant.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Not Frost hardy
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Red Bleeding Heart Vine

Latin name

Clerodendrum thomsoniae 'Delectum'

type

Evergreen Climber

family

Lamiaceae

ph

5.5 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Red Bleeding Heart Vine is 2.50meters x 4.00meters

2.50 M 4.00 M

Clerodendrum thomsoniae 'Delectum'

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Clerodendrum bleeding heart performs best in partial shade or dappled sunlight, but it may tolerate full sunlight with plenty of moisture. The plant prefers rich, fertile, well-drained soil.

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