Bleeding Heart
Common name
Bleeding Heart
Botanical name
Dicentra hybrid
Variety
Ivory Hearts
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
12" (31 cm)
Habit
Mounded
Feed
In spring
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
About
Delicate, long-blooming flowers dangle throughout lacy foliage, adding little beacons of color to the shaded garden. The light, airy texture nicely complements the bold foliage of hostas. For best growth, divide every few years. Prefers moist, humus-rich soil.
