Bleeding heart has attractive mounded foliage with arching stems of
delicate, heart-shaped flowers in spring. It thrives in moist woodland
gardens along with ferns and other shade-lovers.
About This Plant
Bleeding heart grows
best in cool, moist conditions. Flower colors include yellow, pink, red,
and white. It blooms in spring and may rebloom sporadically throughout
the summer in cool areas. Height
ranges from 6 inches to 2 feet,
depending on variety.
Site Selection
Select a site with light to medium shade and well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
Special Features
Deer resistant
Care
Apply a thin layer of compost each
spring, followed by a 2-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and
control weeds. Water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than 1
inch per week. After the first killing frost, cut stems back to an inch
or two above soil line.
