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bleeding heart

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

A herbaceous perennial forming a mound of divided, mid-green foliage. Heart-shaped, rose-red and white flowers hang from arching stems

Scientific classification

Species: bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)
Genus: Lamprocapnos
Family: Papaveraceae

All parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of bleeding heart

Distribution map

Siberia, China, Korea

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of bleeding heart

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bleeding heart care guide

Constantly damp cool soil, never allow root zone to dry out fully
Watering: Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

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

Fertilizing

Diluted woodland flower feed biweekly spring before summer dormancy

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

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

Growing

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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