Bleeding heart is a perennial flower that can add a splash of color to your garden or landscaped bed. The flowers get their name from their appearance–the small pink or white blossoms are heart-shaped and appear to be "bleeding" from the bottom. Bleeding heart can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. They need to be planted in well-drained soil and require full or partial shade. Most bleeding heart plants will not tolerate full sun unless it is a very moist environment.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
things you’ll need:
- Gardening gloves
- Trowel or small shovel
- Water
- Choose a location with well-drained soil that receives at least moderate shade. If you are planting in a pot or container, place the pot in a location that does not receive full sun.
- Dig a hole three to four inches deep using a trowel or other small shovel.
- Place the bulb into the hole with the roots pointing down.
- Cover the bulb with soil or dirt.
- Gently tamp down the dirt placed over the bulb to make sure any pockets of air are removed.
- Repeat the process for remaining bleeding heart bulbs, planting them two to three feet apart.
- Water all the newly planted bulbs thoroughly so the roots can begin to take hold.
Tips & Warnings
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Bleeding heart bulbs are normally planted in spring, but in cold climates where the temperature drops to near or below 0 degrees in the winter, they also can be planted in the fall. Plant the bulbs about six to eight weeks before the first hard frost so they have a chance to take root.
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Water your bleeding hearts regularly if you are not receiving rain regularly. A thorough and deep watering once a week is better than more frequent, but less thorough, watering.
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