Clerodendrum thomsoniae

Bleeding Heart vine

With its vibrant red flowers encased in an immaculate white calyx, the Bleeding Heart Vine is one of the most spectacular tropical climbing plants. Its contrasting blooms immediately catch the eye and add a splash of color to garden pergolas, trellises, and flowerbeds.

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Our Species

Bleeding Heart vine

Nom scientifique :

Clerodendrum thomsoniae

Nom vernaculaire :

Bleeding Heart vine

Carte d’identité
de l’espèce

Native to West Africa, the Bleeding Heart Vine is a vigorous climbing plant cherished for its abundant blooms and dense foliage. Cultivated in many tropical regions, it is particularly sought after for its unique flowers and rapid growth.

Famille :

Lamiaceae

Origine géographique :

Tropical West Africa

Taille :

3 to 5 meters

Floraison :

Year-round, with a peak from March to November

Habitat :

Tropical forests, forest edges, and warm, humid gardens

Classe :

Magnoliopsida

Ordre :

Lamiales

A climbing plant with spectacular blooms

The Bleeding Heart Vine develops long, flexible stems that can be guided onto various supports. Its dark green foliage particularly showcases the clusters of flowers that appear throughout the year in tropical climates.

Each flower consists of a white, lantern-shaped calyx from which a bright red corolla emerges. This color combination creates a striking contrast that explains the species' ornamental success in tropical gardens.

When conditions are suitable, this plant blooms profusely and attracts many pollinating insects. Its climbing habit also allows it to quickly cover a fence, wall, or pergola while providing lush greenery.

Like the Chinese Hat Plant or certain tropical passionflowers, the Bleeding Heart Vine adds to the rich variety of climbing plants found in tropical gardens.

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