bleeding heart

How to Grow and Care for bleeding heart

bleeding heart · Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Also known as: bleeding hearts; Chinaman's breeches; Dutchman's breeches; lady in the bath; locks and keys; lyre flower; seal flower; showy bleeding heart

Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline; site in partial shade although will tolerate sun if the soil is moist

Watering: Constantly damp cool soil, never allow root zone to dry out fullySunlight: Partial shadeAll parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing bleeding heart

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleConstantly damp cool soil, never allow root zone to dry out fully
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingDiluted woodland flower feed biweekly spring before summer dormancy
ToxicityAll parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline; site in partial shade although will tolerate sun if the soil is moist

How to Water bleeding heart?

Constantly damp cool soil, never allow root zone to dry out fully

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bleeding heart?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bleeding heart?

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What Soil Is Best for bleeding heart?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bleeding heart?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize bleeding heart?

Diluted woodland flower feed biweekly spring before summer dormancy

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How to Prune bleeding heart?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate bleeding heart?

Propagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down. Propagate by root cuttings in winter.

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How to Transplant bleeding heart?

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How to Care for bleeding heart in Winter?

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How to Plant bleeding heart?

Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline; site in partial shade although will tolerate sun if the soil is moist

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How to Repot bleeding heart?

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How to Harvest bleeding heart?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of bleeding heart

All parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of bleeding heart

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginSiberia, China, Korea

Scientific Classification

Species
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Genus
Lamprocapnos
Family
Papaveraceae
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