bleeding hearts


Bleeding Hearts🌺




The bleeding heart flower (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) gets its name from its puffy, heart shaped pink blossoms that bloom in the spring. Beneath each heart shape sticks out a white petal with a red streak, from which the idea that the heart is bleeding is derived. They dangle from long, arching stems that give the plant a cascading effect.             

This plant, which is native to Asia, can reach up to three feet in maturity. In a typical growing season, it will produce around 20 small flowers on its stems and stay in bloom for several weeks throughout the spring. These are perennial plants, which means even if the bleeding heart itself disappears, it will bloom again the next year in either fall or spring.                    


Where and When to Plant Bleeding Hearts

Within their native range, bleeding heart flowers are most commonly found throughout woodlands, forests, and other shaded areas. In the home garden, plants will thrive in growing beds that receive partial shade or dappled light throughout the majority of the day.

As a cool-season flower, bleeding hearts are best planted when temperatures are mild. Planting in the fall is often the most popular choice, as this allows for a prolonged period of establishment before the arrival of colder winter weather. Bleeding hearts may also be planted in the spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. Regardless of when you plant, work compost or other organic matter into the area first.

Bleeding Heart Care                           



Here are the basic care requirements for growing a bleeding heart:

  • -Plant bleeding heart in a shady, protected area
  • -Place roots down in the ground with the crown just below the soil
  • -Use rich, organic moist, well-draining soil
  • -Keep the soil moist but not soggy
  • -Fertilize bleeding heart plants only if your soil is poor

for more information about this plant check out this amazing video!!

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