Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum x speciosum)
Best choice for gardeners wanting low-maintenance, hummingbird-attracting vertical color.
Brighten your space with the Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum x speciosum), a stunning and resilient vine celebrated for its continuous display of vibrant, lipstick-red flowers and long-lasting rosy-red calyxes. This easy-to-grow perennial thrives in full to partial sun, making it an ideal choice for training on a trellis. Its everblooming nature is a magnet for hummingbirds, adding a lively touch to any garden. Arriving in a 2.5-inch pot, this vine is ready to flourish and bring enduring color to your home.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1080
/ 2713
#1080 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Pot Size
2.5
/ "
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, exotic floral focal points
- Indoor plant lovers in cooler climates
- Busy plant owners wanting high-reward, fast-growing vines
Who should skip it
- Small-space gardeners avoiding frequent, heavy pruning tasks
- Beginners living in dry, low-humidity indoor environments
- Owners preferring low-maintenance plants without pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Everblooming nature ensures a reliable, continuous splash of color.
Pollinator appeal
Vibrant red flowers act as a natural magnet for local hummingbirds.
Growth manageability
Compact two to three-foot stature fits perfectly on small trellises.
Ease of care
Resilient and rugged, making it an ideal choice for beginners.
Hardiness range
Strict zone ten requirements limit outdoor viability for cooler climates.
Initial establishment
Small 2.5-inch pot size requires patience for full maturity.
Key Specs
Pot Size
2.5"
Hardiness Zone
10
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Grows To
2-3 feet
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
55°F
SKU
R1172-2
Features
- Continuous vibrant red blooms
- Long-lasting colorful calyxes
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Ideal for trellis training
- Rugged and easy to grow
- Perennial plant life cycle
- Thrives in full to partial sun
- Everblooming for extended color
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the high quality and vigor of the Bleeding Heart Vine received from Logee's. Reviewers consistently note the specimens arrive robustly rooted and well established, often exceeding expectations for mail order plants. The professional packaging successfully minimizes transit shock, ensuring the delicate vines arrive intact. Once acclimated, buyers are thrilled with the rapid growth and the stunning beauty of the unique red and white flowers, often seeing profuse blooming quickly. While most satisfaction is high, a few buyers felt the initial size was modest compared to the premium price, raising slight value concerns. Overall, this is a highly recommended, quality tropical specimen for enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
Yes, as a vining plant, it performs best when trained on a trellis, stake, or other support structure. This helps manage its growth and showcases the blooms effectively.
You can grow it indoors as long as it receives sufficient light, such as a spot in full or partial sun. Ensure your indoor space stays above 55°F, as the plant is not cold-hardy.
The plant typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet. Because it is a vine, it is relatively compact, making it well-suited for containers or smaller garden spaces.
It is considered everblooming, meaning it produces a continuous display of flowers and long-lasting calyxes throughout the growing season. Providing consistent light and proper care will help maintain this cycle.
This plant is only hardy in Zone 10. If you live in a region with colder winters, you must bring the plant indoors or treat it as an annual, as it cannot withstand temperatures below 55°F.
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