Variegated Bleeding Heart Vine

Description

Glowing red flowers emerge from large clusters of nearly pure white calyces and create a brilliant contrast to the yellow, chartreuse, cream and green variegated new growth that typically matures to creamy white and dark green. A rare find and a beautiful and easy tropical vine.The Variegated Bleeding Heart Vine makes an excellent choice for a well-lit patio or porch with a northern or eastern exposure or anywhere it is shaded throughout the hottest portion of the day. Looks great on 4-6′ high or larger trellis but can be kept to a smaller form if desired.

 The Variegated Bleeding Heart Vine prefers high light in shade but can tolerate cool sunlight like early in the morning or late in the evening. This vigorous tropical climber flowers on new growth so keep it healthy in a moderately moist, humus rich, fertile, well-drained soil. The Variegated Bleeding Heart Vine may occasionally produce solid green leaved vines which should be cut out as close to their point of origin as possible or the variegated portions may eventually be overtaken by the more vigorous green sports.