Bleeding Heart

Beautiful, long-blooming, pinkish-red flowers attract hummingbirds. Striking against dark backgrounds, at garden's edge or along walkways. Combine with hostas, ferns or wild ginger for a stunning effect. Excellent cut flower. Remove faded flowers to increase rebloom.

Companion Plants

False Spirea

Ferns

Hosta

Plant Details

Common name

Bleeding Heart
Botanical name

Dicentra hybrid
Variety

Red Fountain
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 Time

Spring-summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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