western bleeding heart

How to Grow and Care for western bleeding heart

western bleeding heart · Dicentra formosa
Also known as: common bleeding heart; wild bleeding heart

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

Watering: Lightly moist humus soil, shelter shallow roots from harsh droughtSunlight: 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 western bleeding heart

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleLightly moist humus soil, shelter shallow roots from harsh drought
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingSingle slow organic fertilizer application every early spring yearly
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 sunnier spot if the soil is moist

How to Water western bleeding heart?

Lightly moist humus soil, shelter shallow roots from harsh drought

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for western bleeding heart?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for western bleeding heart?

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What Soil Is Best for western bleeding heart?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize western bleeding heart?

Single slow organic fertilizer application every early spring yearly

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How to Prune western bleeding heart?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate western bleeding heart?

Propagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down. Propagate by seed, sowing seeds as soon as ripe or in spring

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How to Transplant western bleeding heart?

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How to Care for western bleeding heart in Winter?

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How to Plant western bleeding heart?

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

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How to Repot western bleeding heart?

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How to Harvest western bleeding heart?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Slugs and snails can damage emerging foliage

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The Toxicity of western 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 western bleeding heart

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginWestern Northern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Dicentra formosa
Genus
Dicentra
Family
Papaveraceae
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