Then I put them in good potting soil. In trying to identify this plant, most show red flower out of a white shell? 3 times a year - in spring, summer and autumn - with a good granular I've recently found out that this plant is a native of tropical Africa, and that it can grow from 10 to 15 feet tall. I am not one for high maintenance plants and have found this very easy to care for with regular water and an occasional liquid fertilizer. It is now late September and the blooms are STILL THERE. In winter it lost all of its blooms and leaves, leaving behind what looks to be dead twigs. We've put together plant groupings to help you visualize how various plants look together. This is a twining, evergreen shrub, originating from West Africa. Looking forward to seeing some color very soon! The Bleeding Heart Vine’s nickname, the “Bag Plant” refers to the shape of the outer white petals. I purchased it at a plant sale and have had it indoors for at least 15 years. I have noticed that there is some growth and am keeping my fingers crossed!! Its a slow growing charming woody sub-creeper in any zone where its comfortable. Bleeding Heart Vine makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It has quickly overgrown its' trellis. On Nov 13, 2003, noxiousweed from El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: A fabulous non-invasive vining plant. Now all of my friends want cuttings and I will share them. Now, a neighbor has some growing on her fence and it is small and pretty. Plants will often self seed but do not do so readily enough to be considered invasive. Cuttings root easily. Then a red bract emerges from the purple bract and a white small flower emerges. Thanks & Peace. Update August 2003: My plant did come back, although it took forever to do so. The soil looks like hard mud. 9B with sandy soil. Done. When it loses its blossoms or leaves, I prune lightly. On Mar 23, 2004, sanita from Brandon, FL (Zone 9a) wrote: I live in southwest Florida and have grown 3 bleeding hearts beautifully. I’ve never tried grow... read moreing it in a hanging basket but imagine it should do well as long as it has ample water. On May 28, 2006, wooconley from Oak Hill, OH (Zone 6a) wrote: My neighbor - and gardening mentor - has a huge pot of Glory Bower that comes back every year bigger and better. On Apr 19, 2004, housers4 from Holiday, FL wrote: I love this plant. I have unsuccessfully attempted to grow this plant three springs in a row and have given up. Here it will survive the winter but look dead; so I keep mine in a pot inside until spring when it goes outside again. The branching outs are brown & looking dead. It destroyed a hedge i had. Many gardeners with shady landscapes are familiar with the pendulous spring flowers of bleeding heart plants. The one with the sparse foliage was in a lot more sun. Food & Nutrition. I live in southwest Florida (U.S.), and I am growing this plant in a container on my lanai. Apparently it doesn't like my clayey soil. I would like info on how to grow from cuttings. Cut back hard in early spring and again if needed in early fall. It's planted in the front of my house where it gets partial sunlight. Growth Habit: Vine Height: 15 feet Zones: 9 to 11 Light: Part shade Bloom: Red with white bracts; spring/summer/fall Family: Lamiaceae Comments: Evergreen, sprawling vine. The blooms are going on 2 months now and still strong. Butterfly Pea (NC)S. Blue, Lavender. Now, a neighbor has some growing on her fence and it is small and pretty. Usually makes a fast recovery and will bloom the same year. There were lots and lots of this vine covering everything very pretty but way to much. 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