How do I make my Dicentra burn my heart?

Thrives in part shade and is easily grown in fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. It is full shade tolerant but be aware that too much shade will result in few flowers. It can be grown in full sun in the coolest part of its range provided the soil is kept consistently moist.

What are burning hearts?

‘Burning Hearts’ is a bleeding heart cultivar that is noted for its extended bloom period (particularly in cool summer climates) of bright deep rose-red flowers lined with white. It is also distinguished by its ferny blue-gray foliage and compact shape.

Does the plant bleeding heart like sun or shade?

Bleeding heart grows best in light shade, although it will tolerate full sun in moist and cool climates. In most locations plants prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. They also need well-drained soil and will rot if the soil remains too soggy. Humus-rich soil is best but D.

What plant looks like bleeding hearts?

Appealing to most gardeners, Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) are rhizomatous or tuberous perennials with heart-shaped flowers dangling in arching panicles or racemes above attractively divided leaves. Shade tolerant, they bloom over a long season, extending from late spring to early fall, in cooler climates.

When does the Dicentra formosa Bleeding Heart Bloom?

Award-winner Dicentra formosa ‘Bacchanal’ (Fern-Leaf Bleeding Heart) is a compact herbaceous perennial adorned with a gray-green, finely divided foliage and short racemes of nodding, heart-shaped, deep crimson flowers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, the flowers dangle gracefully above the lush foliage mound.

What kind of plant has a Burning Heart?

Fern-Leaf Bleeding Heart ‘Burning Hearts’, Bleeding Heart ‘Burning Hearts’ Incredibly pretty, Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’ (Fern-Leaf Bleeding Heart) is a compact, bushy perennial noted for its arching sprays of large, deep cerise-rose, heart-shaped flowers edged in white.

When to plant Dicentra formosa Bacchanal in California?

It can be grown in full sun in the coolest part of its range provided the soil is kept consistently moist. Apply a thin layer of compost each spring, followed by a 2-in. (5 cm) layer of mulch to retain moisture and control weeds. Plant bareroot Dicentra in early spring while the plants are still dormant.

What to do with a Amore Dicentra plant?

The Amore Dicentra have largely replaced the more difficult Heart series. They prefer to be evenly moist, but not wet during the growing season. Since these plants have attractive foliage and extended bloom time they are ideal for entry ways and prominent woodland paths or containers.