Bleeding heart vine, Clerodendrum thomsoniae, is a climbing plant native to tropical West Africa. It has dark green leaves, striking white and red heart-shaped flowers, and black fruits.
Owing to its tropical roots, it's perfect for growing in a sunny and humid greenhouse or conservatory, but it may be taken outside in summer. Grow in moist but well-drained soil up an obelisk or similar structure, and prune annually to train it. In the greenhouse or conservatory, it may be susceptible to red spider mite and whitefly.
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Clerodendrum and wildlife
Clerodendrum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
