King Of Hearts Bleeding Heart – 1Gallon

Plant Overview

King of Hearts Bleeding Heart is a charming, compact variety of the beloved bleeding heart family, featuring delicate heart-shaped blooms in a soft pink shade. This stunning perennial creates a perfect focal point in shade gardens, with its arching stems and distinctive flowers appearing in late spring through early summer. The finely-cut, blue-green foliage provides an attractive ground cover even after the blooming period.

Plant Information

• Latin Name: Dicentra King of Hearts
• Common Name: King of Hearts Bleeding Heart
• Watering Requirements: Medium
• Sun Exposure: Partial to Full Shade
• Soil Conditions: Well-draining, rich organic soil
• Mature Plant Height: 8-12 inches
• Mature Plant Width: 12-15 inches

Plant Care

King of Hearts Bleeding Heart thrives with consistent moisture and regular feeding during the growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after flowering. Remove spent flower stems to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant appearance. During hot summers, provide extra water and mulch to keep roots cool. The plant may go dormant in late summer but will return the following spring.

Planting Instructions

Plant in spring or fall, spacing plants 12-15 inches apart. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and at the same depth. Place the plant at the same level it was growing in the container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Add a 2-inch layer of mulch around the plant, keeping it away from the crown to prevent rot. Water regularly until established.

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