Bleeding Heart Glorybower

Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix, preferably grow in container or tub

Sun Exposure: Partial shade

Origin: West Africa

Growth Habits: Evergreen vine or shrub to 6 feet tall, 2 feet wide (1.8 by 0.6 m).

Watering Needs: Moderate to regular water, needs good drainage, keep drier in winter.

Propagation: Seeds in spring, layering, cuttings in late spring or late summer.

The glory bower is an attractive bushy, tropical looking twining vine. Glossy dark green leaves are from 5 to 7 inches long (18 cm). It tends to be really fussy in Phoenix, if not in a greenhouse.

Blooming Habits:
Cream and red flowers appear at different time depending on the geographical location (summer in Phoenix)

Culture:
Give plenty of water in mid spring, when actively growing. Feed every 2 weeks when growing. Prune in November.