One of the all-time favorites for shade, Bleeding Hearts rise early in spring and bloom in sprays of the famous heart-shaped flowers. Due to the plant's ease of cultivation and popularity, various new forms of Bleeding Heart have been developed. "King of Hearts is one of the most popular hybrids, with a dwarf habit and hot pink blooms. The original heart-shape flowered varieties are close relatives of Dutchman's Breeches, a well-known No. American wildflower. In any case. all Bleeding Hearts are great for your shade garden. After spring bloom, they often die down, a lot like tulips and daffodils. So many gardeners plant other things nearby, often impatiens, which tend to fill in the summer spaces left by Bleeding Hearts.
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Botanical Name
: Dicentra formosa
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Common Name
: Bleeding Heart
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Color
: Pink heart shaped flowers over steel blue ferny foliage
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Spread/Width
: 12-18" wide
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Bloom Time
: Late spring to early summer
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Sun/Shade
: Partial shade
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Soil Preferences
: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils
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