If transplanting bleeding hearts from bare root stock or divided plants, place them with the roots fanned out and pointing down. Work compost into the soil before planting to provide a humus-rich base. Although they like damp soil, they shouldn’t be planted in an area that can get waterlogged.
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Farther north, they can be located in an area where they will get partial or even full sun if the weather is cool enough. In warmer southern zones, bleeding heart plants should be planted in a shady, cool location.
Plant seeds in the fall they'll germinate in the spring after a needed chilling period over winter. Plants can be divided or transplanted in the spring or in the fall (after foliage dies back). Photo by: BOULENGER Xavier / Shutterstock. New growth on Lamprocapnos spectabilis plants in spring. Other:īleeding hearts are deer and rabbit resistant. Foliage may also aggravate sensitive skin, so care should be taken when handling. Mild stomach upset can occur if any part of the plant is ingested. Varieties bloom in shades of red, pink, white and purple. Bloom Time:Ĭommon bleeding hearts bloom mid-to-late spring, see specifics on other varieties. Partial to full shade, may tolerate sun in cooler northern zones. Up to 3 feet tall and wide also compact varieties 1 to 1.5 feet tall & wide. On this page: Basics | Planting | Care and Maintenance | Pictures | Design Ideasģ-9 see specifics on other varieties. Learn more about growing and caring for both of these types of bleeding heart flowers and others. Dicentra eximia varieties, also called fringed bleeding hearts, bloom for a longer time and don’t go dormant. Their characteristic heart-shaped flowers bloom in shades of pink, red or white and hang delicately from arching stems from late spring to early summer.Ĭommon bleeding heart plants ( Lamprocapnos spectabilis, formerly Dicentra spectabilis) die back after flowering, but don’t worry - they’ll return again the following spring. These easy-care, shade-loving perennials pop up in early spring and grow quickly.
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