Clerodendrum Thomsoniae, Pink Bleeding Heart Vine

Max Height: 3.0-5.0m Spread: 1.5-2.0m

Origin: Tropical west Africa Family: Lamiaceae

Common Name: Pink Bleeding Heart Vine Drought Tolerance: Medium

Salinity Tolerance: Medium Sun Tolerance: Medium

Soil Type: Moist, well-drained Wind Tolerance: Medium

Water Requirement: Medium PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High Growth Rate: Fast

The Clerodendrum Thomsoniae is an attractive pink-flushed vine with glossy green foliage. It is easy to grow, can reach up to 10 ft in height, and produces hanging clusters of pale pink 2-lipped flowers. A robust plant, it can be grown outdoors or indoors and is drought-tolerant for easy maintenance.

Clerodendrum is a lovely vine with glossy green leaves and unique red and pink flowers in spring. It can grow up to 6m tall and 6m wide when grown as a vine. It is a great plant to use to cover trellises, fences and other structures in shaded positions in the garden. It can also be grown as a specimen plant in a pot.It should be grown in a part shade position in well drained soils. After flowering it should be pruned to shape and to encourage new growth. It is frost sensitive so should be planted in an area of the garden that will not receive frosts.