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Dicentra eximia wild bleeding heart11/14/2023 ![]() In a shady garden, wild bleeding heart forms a dense, low mass of long-lasting foliage punctuated by dangling pink flowers. The foliage consists of finely divided leaflets arising from a short rhizome. The flower color is typically pink or purplish pink but ranges from white to red. The flowers are like little pink hearts, dangling from a stem held just above the foliage. When to plant: Nursery-grown plants can be put in the ground anytime during the gardening season, though they fare better in spring or fallÄistinguishing traits. Seasonal interest: Blooming is most intense in early to mid spring and will continue sporadically until fall wild bleeding heart is among the first plants to leaf out in April and can have good-looking foliage well into fall ![]() I have grown this plant under the canopy of a Norway maple (dry shade) with good success. Mature size: 12 to 18 inches tall and wideÄ«enefits and tolerances: Resistant to deer and rabbit browsing the f oliage will look good all season in a shady location. Light requirement: Sun to shade does best in partial sunlight or open shade will tolerate more sun if the soil is kept moist Water requirement: Prefers moist soil but will survive under drier conditions ![]()
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