Clerodendrum - bleeding heart vine

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$4.55

Lush vigorous summer-flowering tropical vine with clusters of berry-red blossoms loved by butterflies. Needs a frost-free garden and regular water to look at its best, but otherwise undemanding to grow, and will even flower in shade.

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Description

Clerodendrum speciosum - bleeding heart vine, glory bower

APPEARANCE : Lush tropical rambling vine with clusters of summer flowers in shade of wine-red, pink and coral, and deep green leaves.
ORIGIN : Clerodendrums are found in tropical parts of the world including South America, Asia and in the case of C speciosum, central Africa
USE FOR : Informal screening (with support), over arbours and pergolas. Butterfly gardens. Salt-tolerant so suitable for sheltered seaside gardens
CLIMATE : Loves tropical humidity and regular rainfall. Protect from frost.
PLANTING : Plant in full sun to shade, and free draining soil rich in organic matter.
CARE : Mulch and water well until established. Water mature plants more frequently during dry summer heat. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser twice yearly. Help it scramble with a trellis or wire support, or train it up an arbour.
HEIGHT & WIDTH : 1-4m H x 1-2m W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
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