Happy Gardening!). Thread in the Ask a Question forum forum by myates2017: I dug my Bleeding Heart Vine up, roots and all last year and it is popping up all over the place. Botanic name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae Description: Evergreen twiner native to Western Tropical Africa, reaching to about 3m (10′) in height. Click here to read our Privacy Policy & Disclaimer. I first encountered this plant growing beside the front door of a house for sale in St. Petersburg, Florida, zone 9b. I then grew this plant outdoors for many years and I gave away many cuttings to friends; I still have a plant in a pot, as it won't r... read moreeally survive outdoors here in zone 8b, Northcentral Florida. The hybrid glory bower vine is non-invasive because it doesn't sucker or set seed, but it does grow at a … The only negative is that when the long-lasting blooms die, they're an unattractive brown mess and are difficult to trim. I lost mine three years running before I figured it out and now I have my whole Catholic southern fami... read morely supplied with as many as they can kill. I hope I did not mess up. On Aug 4, 2003, suncatcheracres from Old Town, FL wrote: There are lots of plants called "Bleeding Heart Vine," but this is the most beautiful. White calyx surrounds the scarlet corolla tube. Now, a neighbor has some growing on her fence and it is small and pretty. On Dec 1, 2003, kamia from Athens, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: I like this. I tell folks I have magic dirt as I am aways running like a viking through the yard chopping things down yelling die, die, die. The ultimate guide to low-maintenance plants, ©2020 South-Florida-Plant-Guide.com shade. Both bleeding hearts and foxgloves are dangerous to your dog for different reasons. I whacked it back, but now it pops up in the grass. This year I moved it to a window where it gets a little direct morning sun and it is now blooming. I dig these volunteers up and repot them to share with our Garden Club, but it's getting ahead of me. needs a lot of water to stay vigorous. On Aug 7, 2003, DaylilySLP from Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) wrote: In Michigan, I cut mine way back in the fall and bring it inside. On rare occasions I have found seeds in the dried flowers but have not tried planting them. Here the plant grows well all y... read moreear. It started blooming for me in early April and is currently FULL of beautiful blooms. Invasive Species. I took 8 cuttings from it as it went by last fall and all of them have grown into more of these beautiful plants. Update August 2003: My plant did come back, although it took forever to do so. It has been doing very well and is now starting to climb up the trunk into the tree. Same flowers. Although it is root hardy to zone 9, it really is a tropical plant and does need protection from freezing. Bleeding Heart Vine Bleeding Heart Vine Macro. I have spent all this time trying to identify it and at last a friend found it and sent the information to me. On Jun 30, 2004, punaheledp from Kailua, HI (Zone 11) wrote: i'm in Hawaii - Zone 11. Last year it was so big that I cut it back. PlantFiles Pictures: Clerodendrum Species, Bleeding Heart Vine, Glory Bower, Tropical Bleeding Heart (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) by 01_William Welcome to the famous Dave's Garden website. t laughs at Round Up. On Mar 19, 2015, wishnwell from Houston, TX wrote: My bleeding heart grows tamely in Houston's clay soil while the coral vine travels freely. On Jul 20, 2005, user833894 from Odessa, FL wrote: I live just north of Tampa in zone 9a but do to my forest of pine trees and proximity to a large pond I don't get temperatures lower than about 30. She brings the pot into her garage for the middle of winter (huh - we get winter?) I keep water in the saucer in the bottom and it does just fine. It's a vigorous grower. Re - pot perhaps? It didn't work. We've put together plant groupings to help you visualize how various plants look together. This vine needs just a fair amount of shade here in South Central Texas. Mine is untrained and it mounds up like a big giant bush. On Jul 22, 2002, Chili from Raleigh, NC wrote: Raleigh, NC: bought as a houseplant. I am going to try to grow some from cuttings, as described by other plant lovers! In the image a small unidentified butterfly appears to be resting. On Mar 16, 2015, aegisprncs from Key West, FL (Zone 11) wrote: A neighbor gave me a plant so I threw it in a pot under Palm trees with 4 other types of plants (I do this regularly as a temporary solution until I can find it a proper place in the yard) and watered once a week. I have only had it a short time, but it did wonderfully in it's pot. The evergreen bleeding-heart vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae), a native of West. This absolutely not an invasive plant, it doesn't self seed or run rampant with underground runners. The vine died back with the freezes but is starting to come back now. When I took it out of the pot, the roots were so long and so tanglee up, especially around this black plastic thing that was in the bottom of the pot. It is growing like crazy. The roots and foliage of the bleeding heart plant are problematic for dogs, and humans as well—although Fido is more likely to try to make a meal out of a bouquet. Central Phoenix -- I have an Aloe Christmas Carol, ... read more, I just found one upside down on our patio and put him ... read more, Flocks to the suet feeder along with the dozen or so ... read more, Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Davesgarden.com. P.S. I would love to try to get one growing. Can also be grown as a rambling shrub. Able to withstand light freezes, though may be knocked down to the roots. After all of the first clusters of flowers died, it continues to put out tons of leaves, but no more blooms. Then all of a sudden within a half of a day, the leaves were falling off of it and it was not looking too healthy. white. Learn to ID unwanted plant and animal visitors. (So don't panic if your plant dies back rather quickly after it blooms—it's just taking a nap.) Does anyone know how to grow from seed? On May 28, 2007, HighDesertWoman from College Place, WA wrote: I bought this plant unmarked at the end of the season at my local Home Depot in 2000. You can do minor shape trimming anytime. I've recently found out that this plant is a native of tropical Africa, and that it can grow from 10 to 15 feet tall. I planted my bleeding heart in the ground about a month ago. I am happy with this plant as it takes very little care! thomsoniae here, a steady t... read morewinning woody creeper is not invasive even in ideal conditions like Hawaiii. It has quickly overgrown its' trellis. Then a red bract emerges from the purple bract and a white small flower emerges. 'Delectum' is a red cultivar; 'Variegata' has variegated leaves. It is not related to the Dicentra bleeding heart, a perennial with dainty pink or lavender and white blooms. grew so fast I never had a chance to train it etc. These vines grow fast (though less so in shadier spots) and can take full sun to part shade. I have successfully taken softwood cuttings and rooted them in a glass of water then into a small pot. It's planted in the front of my house where it gets partial sunlight. Bleeding heart is not considered invasive because, although it is not native to North America, it does not self-seed very vigorously. Apparently it doesn't like my clayey soil. No. On Apr 19, 2004, housers4 from Holiday, FL wrote: I love this plant. I had it hanging under our two oak trees at the end of our swing. I really want to take it out of the pot and plant it in the ground but I really don't dare move it for fear that I will shock it and I don't want to take the chance. It is blooming right now. On Mar 2, 2005, Cyavor from Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a) wrote: I planted this plant in sun/part shade last May (prior to the extreme heat of Central Florida-Gainesville), next to my front door. On Jul 4, 2017, itsasickness from Gonzales, LA wrote: Opinions are like belly buttons, everybody has one. It has been doing very well and is now starting to climb up the trunk into the tree. I just planted it today in a spot where it can climb a section of chain link. On Apr 23, 2004, deborahsongs from Fort Worth, TX wrote: I have a Clerodendron Thompsonae, and I am trying to revive it from root cuttings.. Recommend you only plant it where new underground growth can be mown down. Last summer my bleeding heart was beautiful. Update Summer 2020 If you want flowers pinch, fertilize and put lots of crushed egg shells in the soil. Bleeding Heart Vine makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. YESLANDSCAPE USES: fence, arbor, pergola, trellis, wall lattice, Other vines you might like: White Mandevilla, Rangoon Creeper. by Hugh Evans on April 6, 2016 in Gardening Tips 26. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. Mine has been in the ground for several years. So perhaps it is just sandy soil that allows it to move around. Easy. I live in southwest Florida (U.S.), and I am growing this plant in a container on my lanai. Roy in Tampa. It does have a tendency to drop some of its leaves in the fall, but overall the vines are continuing to get new growth. Watered once a week a little and once the days were longer and warmer started to sprout and looks wonderful! less dense, though you'll get more profuse flowering. It has done wonderful. I pick this up at Home Depot in early May. I have 10 foot roses that I cut back to knee high each year and I have to do that while they are blooming as they never stop. I trained mine on training mesh, hoping to get it to climb on top of the wall it's in front of. It has sprouted lots of leaves but no flowers yet. I'm going to try growing from cuttings as soon as I figure out the best time of year to do so. No. We bought this house one year ago and it had been abandon. Every time I water my plants in pots I include a smidgen of fertilizer, so I don't have to remember when I last fertilized, and this plant thrives on this regimen. There were lots and lots of this vine covering everything very pretty but way to much. Cut back hard in early spring and again if needed in early fall. anything that sends out tendrils is looking for something to grow on, so It was growing in the ground in front of the panel and reached up to the roof line. There are thousands of plants that are poisonous, painful, invasive, or intoxicating. fast, this is not a vine that goes crazy-rampant like some others, but On Nov 13, 2003, noxiousweed from El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: A fabulous non-invasive vining plant. Bleeding Heart Vine. Keep these vines at least 4 or 5 feet from the nearest shrub or tree. I think it's time to move it next to the chain link fence. Enjoy your new vine, Jelly, and thanks for the pic! I moved about 50 miles north last year and couldn't bear to leave all three plants. Plant with care! On May 4, 2010, Elisabbeth from Jacksonville, NC wrote: Coastal zone 8a I put it in the ground about 9 month ago and it is thriving. Overall a real winner! On Apr 16, 2015, akcrafter from Philadelphia, PA wrote: I read all the comments posted as I was curious about others experience with this plant. They do best in Zone 10 in an area sheltered from wind. We are now in the first week of August and I noticed yesterday that it is startin... read moreg to bloom. Should I bring it in for the winter? Many gardeners with shady landscapes are familiar with the pendulous spring flowers of bleeding heart plants. I have noticed that there is some growth and am keeping my fingers crossed!! I've had mine for 4 years. heard of others leaving it out ) and it says blooming time is spring to E. summer, but to my surprise its in full bloom and I have it in full sun (in pots) It s quite a beautiful plant. It looks gorgeous, especially surrounded by the red Abutilon, & I hope to have success with it. The branching outs are brown & looking dead. I keep it in a big pot on the front porch. I saw this on a 3-4' stake in a deep pot with PW's diamond frost around the base: lovely combination. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. (I am in USDA Zone 3, possibly 4.). Evergreen Perennial. She said it has been the nicest and well behaved vine. They also need well-drained soil and will rot if the soil remains too soggy. sidney. In any case I just love these. I actually have the variegated form now. I didn't buy the house, but out came my trusty red Swiss Army pocket knife that I carry on my key chain for just such events, and I took a few cuttings, which eventually rooted in water. Art. I planted it in the ground beside my steps, still in shade but does get morning sun and I keep the soil moist. It has been very hardy throughout the Spring and Summer. It perked up immediately and bloomed constantly throughout the winter. If grown outdoors, move inside when temperatures fall below 45ºF. I got all of mine at Home Depot! Whether grown in containers or the ground it does need some type of support. There is a lesser-used red-flowering variety, with blooms that fade to pink and then purple. I love the flowers. Other than Miracle Grow, I haven't done anything special to it. Its leaves are dark green colored and are 5-7 … While it has been white with red over the years this year I also had some medium purplish pink blooms. I am hoping for it to spring back as I see some hardy leaves on the bottom. Evidently it needs some sun in order to bloom. In a hanging basket the vine climbs to the ceiling and then twirls around in a whirlpool effect. On Jun 5, 2007, CiSteph from Mobile, AL wrote: I have a neighbor who has had great success year after year with this vine, both in pots and in the ground. Bleeding heart vine has few pests but mealybugs and spider mites can occasionally be problems. I will say I have been watering it a couple times a week. It is planted in the middle of 6 oaks. I must be doing something really wrong when I read the above comments. It has been blooming profusely. You can train Clerodendrum bleeding heart vines to twine around a trellis or other support, or you can let the vines sprawl freely over the ground. Bought another today at a plant sale. ly supplied with as many as they can kill. As soon as it got warmer, it started sprouting new growth. I then moved it from Northern Calif. to South Eastern Washington and prayed it would make the journey intact. On Jun 23, 2017, Anton15 from Hong Kong,Hong Kong wrote: Lots of confusion here! We just wind the new growth around and retie it - usually once during the growing season, and it's that much bigger the next season. Brought it home and watched it bloom all winter in my sunny south facing window. It has performed very well. give it a trellis or fence or other support to keep it in check. 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