Bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts' (Dicentra 'King of Hearts')

Bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts'

The bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts' is a cultivar from the poppy family. While it may resemble the common bleeding heart with its pink, heart-shaped flowers and green foliage, the blooms of the bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts' will continue to flourish throughout the summer (making this variant the "king" of the species). This cultivar is the result of a cross between three Dicentra species.

Scientific classification

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Green, Gray

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Pink

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts' has fern-like leaves and heart-shaped flowers. Prune in early to late spring to remove dead stems and promote growth. Clean the base regularly to prevent disease. Use sharp tools for pruning, maintaining compact shape and enhancing health and blooming potential.

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