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    • Photo of Clerodendrum thomsoniae flower by Brushwood Nursery

    Photo by Brushwood Nursery

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    Clerodendrum thomsoniae

    Also Known As

    • Clerodendrum x thompsoniae
    • Bleeding Heart
    • Bleeding Heart Vine
    • Glory Bower
    • White Bleeding Heart Vine

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 12'-15'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Clerodendrum thomsoniae plant details

    Clerodendrum thomsoniae is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring red and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clerodendrum thomsoniae

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, hanging basket, showy, trellis

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clerodendrum thomsoniae

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Glory Bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae).A profuse bloomer and vigorous climber, Glory Bower is adorned with rich crimson flowers peeking from white, balloon-like calyxes. Flowering heaviest in the spring, its deep, forest-green leaves are a welcome sight after a long dormant winter.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    CLERODENDRUM THOMSONIAE, a unique vine with unusual flower clusters of showy white bracts emitting crimson red centers. Thrives on warm, humid, conditions. Great for containers or baskets.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Bell shaped pure white calyces with protruding red blooms are borne in huge clusters on a vigorous dark green twining tropical climber reaching 12'. May freeze back in hard winters but typically returns from the roots in spring where hardy.

    By: Almost Eden

    Also known as Glory Bower and Bleeding Heart Vine. This easy vine looks great climbing in a tropical garden but is just as happy in a sunny window up north. It will bloom best in spring, but we've found it blooming all year depending on conditions. Try it in a hanging basket! Tropical Climber.

    By: Brushwood Nursery

    Gardening facts about Clerodendrum thomsoniae plant

    How to Grow Clerodendrum thomsoniae

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival'

    aka Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Variegatum', Carnival Variegated Glory Bower, Harlequin Glorybower, Variegated Hardy Clerodendron

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival' foliage, fruit by Peter Herpst
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    Clerodendrum trichotomum

    aka Glory Bower, Harlequin Glorybower, Peanut Butter Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Clerodendrum trichotomum fruit by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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    Clerodendrum bungei

    aka Mexican Hydrangea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Clerodendrum bungei by Karl Gercens III
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    Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii

    aka Glory Bower, Glorybower, Harlequin Glory Bower, Peanut Butter Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii by Karl Gercens III
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    Rotheca myricoides

    aka Clerodendrum myricoides 'Ugandense', Clerodendrum ugandense, Blue Butterfly Bush, Blue Glory Bower, Blue Glorybower, Blue Wings Bush, Butterfly Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Rotheca myricoides flower by Avant Gardens
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