Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Bleeding Heart

Dicentra spectabilis

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Hardy to:                2

Plant Height:        24-30"

Spacing:                 18-24"

Sun Preference:    Deep Shade to Part Shade

Flower Color:        Pink

Zone info


Common and traditional perennial with flowers resembling pink hearts.

Does well in shade. The compound leaves are delicate, and very finely

cut. This plant is a reliable performer, and can become quite large

rather quickly. Dies to the ground in winter. Divide in early spring.  source


Like many woodland flowers, bleeding hearts die back after blooming.
Planted in shade with humus rich, moist soil the plants will last much
longer.
A number of varieties are available, including some with all white
flowers to an almost ever-blooming type that looks similar to wild
bleeding heart

Requirements:
Soil Type - Well drained, humus rich
Soil ph - Neutral
Water - Moist
Light - Partial shade

Characteristics:
Height - up to 4 ft.
Time of bloom - May - June
Flower colors - Red, Pink, White
Propagation - Division
Transplants - Fair
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