Fringed Leaf Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Perennial

Fringed Leaf Bleeding Heart
Dicentra formosa

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Features
Mounded plant form, fine textured fern like foliage, exceptional long blooming season 
 
Culture
Prefers a well-drained moist soil in a part to full shade site. 
 
Cultivars

'Ivory Hearts' 6-12 inches tall large white flowers, blue green foliage

'King of Hearts' 12-15 inches tall, pink flowers , very fine foliage

'Luxuriant' 12-18 inches tall pink flowers, repeat blooming

 
 
Mature Height
15-18 Inches
 
Size
Medium
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
White
 
 
Bloom Season
May - August
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Verticilium willt, powdery mildew, slugs
 
Additional Notes
Repeat blooming bleeding heart. Needs rich organic soils that drains well especially during the winter. Do not plant too deep as this will cause the plant to rot. Uniform summer moisture ensures consistent summer flowering.

 

 
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