1/19/2024 0 Comments Wild bleeding heart vine![]() ![]() Shady Perennial Gardens: All types of dicentra are ideal for shady perennial gardens, where they combine beautifully with hosta, astilbe, pulmonaria, ferns and lady’s mantle. Its informal habit and fernlike foliage blends well with wildflowers and other native plants. Woodland Gardens: Bleeding heart is a great companion for primroses, phlox, columbine, violets, trillium and other spring ephemerals. Position the plant in the hole so the crown of the plant (where the roots meet the stem) is positioned about 1” below the surrounding soil.Ĭover the roots with soil and water well. Loosen the soil to a depth of 8-12” and mix in several handfuls of compost.ĭig a hole that’s large enough to contain all the roots. Do not plant dicentra in soggy soil or in soil that is extremely dry. ![]() Dicentra are actually quite sensitive to fertilizers so it’s best to let the plants draw nutrients directly from the soil. Before planting, you can improve the soil by adding compost or leaf mold. Planting Tipsĭicentra grows best in soil that stays lightly moist and is rich in organic matter. Potted plants may be planted at any time during the growing season. When to plant: Plant bareroot dicentra in early spring while the plants are still dormant. If you don't know your growing zone, check the map HERE. Shade and Sun: Old fashioned bleeding heart ( Dicentra spectablis), fern-leaf bleeding heart ( Dicentra formosa) and fringed bleeding heart (Dicentra eximia) all grow best in partial shade, where the foliage is protected from hot sun. The bigger the root system, the faster the plant will settle into your garden and the sooner it will flower. Longfield Gardens supplies grade #1 plants that have strong, well developed root systems (as shown at left). When you compare two dicentra plants side by side, it’s easy to see differences in quality. Generations of gardeners have lost their hearts to dicentra’s charm. Delicate, fernlike foliage creates a perfect backdrop for the flowers.ĭicentra is a great companion for other shade loving perennials such as hosta, astilbe and ferns, as well as summer-blooming bulbs such as caladiums and begonias. More commonly known as bleeding heart, it is named for its heart-shaped blossoms that dangle from slender, arching stems. Your Guide to Planning, Planting, and Growing Dicentraĭicentra is an elegant, easy care perennial for shady gardens. ![]()
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