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©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Bleeding hearts are perennial plants that thrive in various conditions. Explore more images of perennial blooms.Bleeding hearts, often referred to as poetically named perennials, display heart-shaped hanging flowers in pink or white, with spurs at their base and attractive fern-like foliage. Dicentra spectabilis is the most striking variety, though its blooms end in spring and its foliage fades by midsummer. Other species continue flowering throughout the summer.
Growing Tips: Bleeding hearts flourish in open or partial shade and prefer moist, slightly acidic soil. Ensure ample peat moss is included during planting, and mulch with pine needles or pine bark for optimal growth.
Propagation: These plants can be propagated through division in early spring or from seed. Their fleshy roots are sold by the number of eyes present on the plant starts. Transplant self-sown plants for continued growth.
Uses: This plant adds beauty to shaded flower beds or woodland borders, making for a delightful display.
Related species: Dicentra eximia, known as the fringed bleeding heart, blooms until frost when protected from heat. Dicentra formosa, a rose-colored species, grows to about 18 inches tall. Dicentra spectabilis, a garden favorite, features deep pink or white flowers that bloom from May to June on arching 24-inch stems. Dicentra scandens is a climbing variety with yellow flowers.
Scientific name: Dicentra species
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