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Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding glory bower)

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Skill rating Advanced
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 4m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae

Other names: Bleeding glory bower, Bleeding heart, Bag flower, Bleeding heart vine


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Genus: Clerodendrum

Species: C. thomsoniae - C. thomsoniae is tender, trailing, evergreen climber with ovate, deep green leaves and panicles of bell-shaped, red and white flowers in summer.

Clerodendrum thomsoniae is: Evergreen

Flower: White, Red in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Fragrance: Highly fragrant white flowers

Habit: Branching, Climbing

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly

General care

Propagation methods: Root cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding glory bower) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Indoor, Containers, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation: Plant under glass in loam-based compost in indirect light and good ventilation, or outdoors in warm, sheltered frost-free spot.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Indoor heated (H1) Match unknown

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