Vine
Bleeding Heart Vine
Clerodendrum thomsoniae
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
StandardClerodendrum thomsoniae
Sizes & Pricing
#1MonroviaFrom$18.95
3 galFrom$24.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightPart Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size10-15 feet × 3-6 feet
About Bleeding Heart Vine
Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is a twining tropical vine from West Africa with striking bicolor flowers: a white inflated calyx enclosing a protruding crimson corolla. It blooms in clusters and is a popular ornamental for fences and trellises in warm climates. Starting at $18.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Red
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Grow Bleeding Heart Vine in part sun to part shade; in NE Florida, filtered light or morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. Too much direct afternoon sun causes leaf scorch in summer.
Water
Water regularly to maintain moist, well-drained soil, especially during establishment. In NE Florida's rainy season, ensure drainage is adequate to prevent root rot. Reduce watering slightly in winter when growth slows.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil amended with organic matter. In NE Florida, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring before new growth and prune in late winter to encourage vigorous flowering shoots on current-season growth.
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Common questions
Is Bleeding Heart Vine a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bleeding Heart Vine is a vine for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-15 feet × 3-6 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.