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Clerodendrum
thomsoniae * Bleeding Heart Vine |
Clerodendrum thomsoniae
is a tropical vine from West Africa. It will be damaged when
temperatures drop into twenties and is best kept out of freezing
conditions. Clerodendrum thomsoniae prefers good soil and drainage and seems to do its best with morning
light or light shade. Clerodendrum thomsoniae can withstand pretty dry growing
conditions. It also goes under the common names of Bleeding Glory Bower, Tropical
Bleeding Heart, Bag Flower, and Glory Tree. These white calyx's and scarlet flowers
would make even the most drab tree glorious. Clerodendrum thomsoniae
will bloom sporadically
Spring through Fall with the heaviest concentration of bloom in the
Summer.
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