Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart)


Botanical Information

GenusClerodendrum
Speciesthomsoniae
CategoryTropicals
TypeVine
OriginTropical Western Africa

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)10 - 15
Height3.7 - 4.6
Spread3.7 - 4.6

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensNiagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Flower DescriptionSpectacular small balloon shaped and slightly flat, white sepals with crimson red petals. Flowers are clustered in groups of 8 - 20.

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