Bleeding Heart
Common name
Bleeding Heart
Botanical name
Dicentra hybrid
Variety
Red Fountain
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
12" (31 cm)
Habit
Mounded
Feed
In spring
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
About
Beautiful, long-blooming, pinkish-red flowers attract hummingbirds. Striking against dark backgrounds, at garden's edge or along walkways. Combine with hostas, ferns or wild ginger for a stunning effect. Excellent cut flower. Remove faded flowers to increase rebloom.
