Perrenials

Dicentra: maintenance tips

A perennial with cut foliage and pretty heart-shaped pink and white flowers in late spring. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Maintenance tips: Bleeding heartsMaintenance tips: Bleeding hearts

Common name: Bleeding hearts

Exposure

Prefers sun or partial shade.

Watering

Water at the time of planting.

Planting

Plant in spring in rich, well-drained soil that retains moisture.

Fertilization

Add compost to soil each spring. Fertilize with a granular perennial fertilizer.

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