Dicentra spectabilis - Bleeding Heart
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Bleeding Heart
Scientific name: Dicentra spectabilis
Flower color: Soft pink to pale pink
Mature height: 50–70 cm
Mature width: 40–50 cm
Habit: Bushy, finely cut and airy foliage
Flowering period: Spring to early summer
Exposure: Partial shade to shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers cool soils
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Low
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Toxic
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✂️ Care
Hardy and easy-to-grow plant in shaded environments. Regularly remove faded flowers to prolong the delicate bloom and encourage continuous flower production throughout the season.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact and balanced silhouette.
Apply a mulch rich in organic matter at the base to keep the soil cool and enrich the soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.