Best Bleeding Heart Glory Flowers for Vines and Perennial Gardens
The best bleeding heart glory flower depends on whether you want a tropical flowering vine or a hardy perennial with heart-shaped blooms. The red and white Clerodendrum vines suit warm-climate gardens or containers, while the pink and red Dicentra roots are options for perennial beds. Compare each plant’s growth form, light needs, and listed hardiness before choosing.
| Product | Best For | Plant Type |
|---|---|---|
| Red Clerodendrum, set of two | Warm-climate gardeners wanting red vines | Tropical vine |
| White Clerodendrum | Warm-climate gardeners wanting white flowers | Tropical vine |
| Two pink bare roots | Gardeners seeking multiple perennial plants | Perennial |
| Pink Bleeding Hearts | Gardeners seeking a single root and broad zone range | Perennial |
| Valentine Red Bleeding Heart | Gardeners seeking red perennial flowers | Perennial |
Red Clerodendrum Vine Set
This set includes two red bleeding heart vine plants, listed at 4–6 inches tall. It is best for gardeners who want a pair of tropical vines for a warm-climate garden or who plan to grow plants in containers in cooler regions.
The listed growing range is USDA Zones 10–11. The plants prefer full sun to light partial shade, with full sun identified as the best condition for flowering. Use fertile, well-drained soil. This option was selected for buyers seeking the vine form and red flowers rather than a traditional perennial bleeding heart.
Limitation: The listed outdoor growing range is limited to Zones 10–11; container growing is suggested for cooler zones, but the listing does not provide specific overwintering instructions.
White Clerodendrum Vine
This white-flowering Clerodendrum is best for buyers who want the tropical vine form with a different flower color from the red set. The listed plant is 4–6 inches tall and is suited to USDA Zones 10–11, with container growing noted as an option in cooler zones.
Provide full sun to light partial shade, and choose full sun for the best flowering according to the product details. Its recommended soil is fertile and well-drained. It was selected as the white-flower alternative for shoppers comparing color while keeping similar growing requirements.
Limitation: The listing describes a warm-zone plant. Gardeners outside Zones 10–11 should account for container care, as no specific cold-weather care directions are provided.
Two Pink Bleeding Heart Bare Roots
This package contains two pink bleeding heart perennial bare roots. It is best for buyers who want more than one plant and prefer the classic heart-shaped pink bloom description over a tropical vine. The listed mature size is up to 36 inches tall and 36 inches wide.
The product description says the blooms can attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. It was selected for buyers who want a pair of plants and a stated mature size. The provided details do not specify a hardiness zone, soil preference, or light requirement, so check the product information before planting in a location with particular conditions.
Limitation: The available features do not state a growing-zone range or planting light requirements.
Pink Bleeding Hearts Root
This listing provides one No. 1-size bleeding heart root. It is best for gardeners who want a single pink perennial and value a stated broad growing range: Zones 2–10. The description identifies the plant as Dicentra spectabilis and lists green foliage with pink flowers.
It is described as winter hardy, with a mature height of about 20–30 inches in one feature and a mature height range of 24–36 inches elsewhere in the listing. The stated width is about 15–24 inches. Plant in full sun to partial shade and in soil that stays moist but drains well. It was selected for the specific zone and planting guidance included in its features.
Limitation: The listing gives more than one mature-height figure, so use its dimensions as approximate rather than a single exact measurement.
Valentine Red Bleeding Heart Root
This package contains one root of Valentine Red Bleeding Heart, identified as Dicentra spectabilis. It is best for gardeners seeking a red-flowering perennial rather than a tropical vine. The listed root size is 2–3 eyes, and the plant is described as perennializing and fragrant.
The stated hardiness range is Zones 3–9, with a mature height of 24–36 inches. The listing recommends partial shade or full sun. It was selected as the red perennial choice in this comparison, offering a different growth form and zone range from the red Clerodendrum vine.
Limitation: The provided features do not specify soil type or mature width.
Buying Guide: How to Choose a Bleeding Heart Plant
Do you want a vine or a perennial?
Start by checking the plant’s name and growth form. The two Clerodendrum selections are tropical vines, while the pink and Valentine Red choices are listed as Dicentra bleeding heart perennials. These are different kinds of plants, so the common name alone is not enough to determine which one fits your garden.
Which growing zone applies to your garden?
Match the listed zone range to your location. The Clerodendrum options are listed for Zones 10–11, with container growing noted for cooler zones. The Holland Bulb Farms pink root lists Zones 2–10, and the Valentine Red root lists Zones 3–9. The two-root pink listing does not include a zone range in its provided features.
How much sun and what soil do the plants need?
The Clerodendrum vines are listed for full sun to light partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. The Holland Bulb Farms perennial calls for full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. For products without these details, consult the listing before planting rather than assuming their requirements are identical.
How many plants and what flower color do you prefer?
Choose the red Clerodendrum set if you want two vines, the white Clerodendrum if you want a white-flowering vine, or one of the perennial roots for pink or red flowers. The two-root pink package provides two bare roots, while the other perennial listings describe one root per package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bleeding heart glory a vine or a perennial?
It can refer to different plants in these listings. Clerodendrum is sold as a tropical vine, while Dicentra is sold as a perennial bleeding heart.
Which option is listed for the coldest zones?
The Holland Bulb Farms pink root lists Zones 2–10, the broadest and coldest range among the products with stated zones.
Can I grow Clerodendrum in a cooler climate?
The Clerodendrum listings note container growing in cooler zones, but list outdoor growing zones as 10–11. They do not provide detailed overwintering instructions.
Which products have pink flowers?
The two-root bare-root package and the Holland Bulb Farms root are listed as pink bleeding hearts.
Which product is the red perennial?
The Valentine Red Bleeding Heart root is the red perennial option; the red Clerodendrum product is a tropical vine.