Ideas and knowledge in full bloom.
Shopping list
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