How to Grow and Care for Bleeding heart

Bleeding heart, also known as Asian Bleeding-Heart

Bleeding heart is a charming perennial known for its heart-shaped blooms. It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. Special care involves ensuring adequate watering during dry spells while avoiding waterlogged conditions. Additionally, bleeding heart benefits from mulching to retain soil moisture and protect the roots. Overall, bleeding heart requires minimal effort, making it well-suited for gardeners of various skill levels.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Bleeding heart

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Types of Bleeding heart

Bleeding heart

Bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) is a flowering plant related to the poppy. Bleeding heart is native to Siberia, China, Korea, and Japan. This plant is commonly referred to as the Japanese bleeding heart. Bleeding heart is a popular ornamental plant and grows best in moist soils and full sunlight.

Bleeding heart 'Alba'

Bleeding heart 'Alba' is a stunning and delicate perennial that produces beautiful green foliage, which contrasts beautifully with its pure white heart-shaped flowers. Bleeding heart 'Alba' can attract hummingbirds and bees to your garden. Be careful not to consume any part of this plant as it can be toxic.

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