Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Bleeding Hearts in full shade or in a location that receives cool, early or
late day sunshine. They prefer moist, fertile soils.
Space new
container grown Bleeding Heart plants 24" - 36" apart. Greenhouse grown
"Bleeding Hearts" should only be planted outdoors after
danger of frost has passed. "Bleeding Heart" stems are
hollow and are not able to withstand high winds, so it is best to plant
them in a
protected area.
Most Dicentra varieties are poisonous.
Propagation:
Purchasing pre-started Bleeding Heart plants at your local
greenhouse is your best bet.
"Bleeding Heart" dislikes its roots being disturbed
and is difficult to divide.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Mildew or slugs.
