Dicentra formosa - P11

Description
The Wild bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa) is an upright perennial that forms dark pink flowers arranged in clusters from June to August. Its pinnate leaves are grey-green. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Wild bleeding heart is well tolerant of frost.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Wild bleeding heart are grey-green, pinnate.

Spread
North America to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Wild bleeding heart has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Wild bleeding heart sets beautiful accents together with: Dwarf funkia, garden tier primrose.

Tasks
Apply compost: In the period from March to April.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Dicentra formosa forms dark pink flowers arranged in racemes from June.

Use
Woody border, undergrowth, herbaceous border