Bleeding heart (Dicentra 'King of Hearts') dy-SEN-trah Genus:  Dicentra 'King of Hearts' has bright rose-pink, heart-shaped flowers in clusters over blue-green parsley-like foliage. It offers the garden a long blooming season, plump flowers, and rich colors. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Plants are intolerant of heat and will become semi-dormant. Care:  Dislikes competition, so plant in front of a border or alone in a woodland setting in humusy, slightly acidic, moist soil. For the best flowering, plant it in full sun to partial shade. Flowers wane if soil dries out. Propagation:  Sow seeds in containers in spring. Divide plants in spring. Problems:  Slugs and snails can attack new foliage. Powdery mildew, rust, fungal leaf spot, and verticillium wilt.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color Pink, Red Uses Beds and Borders, Container Style Cottage Garden, Shade, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials