{"product_id":"bleeding-heart-vine-clerodendrum-speciosum","title":"Bleeding Heart Vine - Clerodendrum speciosum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBleeding Heart Vine (\u003cem\u003eClerodendrum speciosum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a lush tropical scrambler that covers a trellis or pergola in deep green leaves, then flowers in summer with clusters of wine-red, pink and coral. It grows 1 to 4m tall and 1 to 2m wide, butterflies love it, and it will flower even in shade. It needs a frost-free garden and regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer colour in sun or shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of wine-red, pink and coral flowers open in summer, and the plant flowers even in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA butterfly plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blossoms draw butterflies, so it earns its place in a wildlife or butterfly garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick informal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a trellis or wire to climb it scrambles over a fence to make a soft, leafy screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt tolerant in sheltered spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with salt, which makes it suitable for sheltered seaside gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water and two feeds a year keep it happy, and it needs little else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArbours and pergolas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it at the foot of a post and train the stems up and over. Its leafy cover gives welcome shade in a tropical garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart along a trellis or wire fence. It is a scrambling vine, so expect a relaxed, billowing screen rather than a clipped wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly and seaside gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it in a sheltered spot where butterflies can find the flowers, including a protected position near the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bleeding Heart Vine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to shade. It loves tropical humidity and regular rainfall, so it suits tropical and subtropical gardens best. It must be protected from frost, which makes it a poor outdoor choice in cold-winter gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil rich in organic matter. Dig compost through the planting hole and mulch the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until established. Water mature plants more often through dry summer heat. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a trellis, wires or an arbour to scramble over and tie in wayward stems as it grows. A light trim after flowering keeps it within bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bleeding Heart Vine as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm, moist weather. Plant it where it already has something to climb, and tie the first stems to the support. Expect a modest start, then quick growth as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and availability moves around. A sold out tube just means the grower has none today, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbers for trellises and pergolas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a lush tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a rambling vine and needs a trellis, wires or an arbour to scramble over, or it will sprawl across the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows in anything from full sun to shade and will flower even in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost-free spot. It loves heat, humidity and regular rain, and frost damages it, so in cold-winter regions it is not a dependable outdoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790284226879,"sku":"CLE-SPE-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bleeding-heart-vine-clerodendrum-speciosum.jpg?v=1792197947","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bleeding-heart-vine-clerodendrum-speciosum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}