Bleeding Heart Seeds - Flower Plant

Bleeding heart, botanically known as Lamprocapnos spectabilis (formerly Dicentra spectabilis), is a herbaceous perennial valued for its graceful, arching stems and distinctive heart-shaped flowers. It develops soft, fern-like foliage and produces pendant blooms in shades of pink with white accents during the spring season. This plant adapts well to temperate climates and performs best in partial shade with moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Bleeding heart is commonly used in borders, woodland gardens, and shaded planting areas, where it establishes gradually from seeds under suitable conditions.

Features

• Perennial plant with arching stems and delicate foliage
• Produces heart-shaped pink flowers
• Suitable for borders and woodland garden settings
• Prefers shaded to partially shaded conditions
• Establishes steadily from seeds

Specifications

• Scientific name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis
• Common name (US): Bleeding Heart
• Seed type / variety: Pink flowering variety
• Growth habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA zones: 3-9
• Planting season: Fall or early spring
• Growing season: Spring to early summer
• Sowing Season:
  • Fall: September to November
  • Early Spring: February to March
• Germination time and conditions: 4-8 weeks; may require cold stratification
• Sunlight requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate to high, prefers consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 60-90 cm height, 45-60 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 30-45 cm between plants