How to Grow and Care for Bleeding Heart

Bleeding Heart, also known as Fringed Bleedingheart, Wild Bleeding Heart, Eastern Bleeding Heart, Turkey Corn, Staggarweed

Bleeding Heart thrives in cool, moist climates with dappled sunlight, requiring well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Overhead sun can cause stress, making a shaded location ideal, especially during peak afternoon heat. Water consistently, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. Special care includes protection from hot temperatures and ensuring the soil remains cool and moist, layered with organic mulch. This aids in the overall low-maintenance care of bleeding Heart.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Bleeding Heart

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	3-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Bleeding Heart

Bleeding Heart 'Burning Hearts'

Bleeding Heart 'Burning Hearts' features dangling pink-red heart-shaped flowers suspended along arching stems, adding a delightful pop of color to shaded garden beds. A magnet for hummingbirds, but not deer or rabbits, the plant prefers moist soil in partial to full shade and blooms from late spring to early summer. The genus name Dicentra is from the Greek ‘di’, meaning two and ‘kentron’, meaning spur, in reference to the two-spurred flowers.

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Bleeding Heart exhibits a distinctive romantic flair with its heart-shaped, pink to purple flowers that gently dangle from an erect-spreading inflorescence. This perennial is also noted for its feathery, fernlike foliage, which is finely dissected and arranged in a ternately decompound manner. The gracefully arching leaves form a delicate backdrop for the charming blossoms, capturing the attention of onlookers. With a blooming period stretching from spring into summer, bleeding Heart adds a touch of whimsy to any garden setting.

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