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Climber Wall ShrubConservatory Greenhouse

Clerodendrum thomsoniae

bleeding glory bower

An evergreen climber to 4m in height, with twining stems bearing ovate leaves and terminal panicles 10cm across, of crimson flowers with conspicuous white calyces

Other common names
bag flower
bleeding heart
see morebleeding heart vine
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus

Clerodendrum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees or climbers, with simple, often unpleasantly scented, leaves and panicles of usually fragrant salver-shaped flowers with prominent stamens, followed by small berries

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Trop. W Africa

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in warm, sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun and good ventilation in the summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood and root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Pruning group 11

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

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