Planting the exotic Bleeding Heart in the garden - That's how it works

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• Planting the exotic Bleeding Heart in the garden - That's how it works
• Which location does the Bleeding Heart prefer?
• Which soil is optimal for the bleeding heart?
• At what time should the Bleeding Heart be best planted?
• How big should the planting distance be kept?
• May I transplant the Bleeding Heart?
• Is the bleeding heart also suitable for a bucket attitude?
• What should be considered when cultivating in the bucket?
• Can you also use the Bleeding Heart by sowing itself?
• How can the bleeding heart be multiplied?
• When does the bleeding heart bloom?
• Tips

The bleeding heart should be planted in the semi-shade

Planting the exotic Bleeding Heart in the garden - That's how it works

Originally from Northeast Asia, the Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is striking for its unusual, heart-shaped flowers. These are lined up like a string of pearls on tall, gently curved stems and gave their name by their characteristic form of the plant. With its exquisite flowers, the Bleeding Heart is one of the most spectacular springtime shrubs - so it's worth putting this plant in the garden.

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Which location does the Bleeding Heart prefer?

In his home country, the Bleeding Heart is found mainly in sparse mountain forests, which is why it prefers a semi-shady, but nevertheless bright location in our gardens. In contrast, direct sunlight often causes young plants, in particular, to wither away. Older specimens are less sensitive.

Which soil is optimal for the bleeding heart?

The Bleeding Heart prefers a permeable and lime-poor, but nutrient-rich and humus-rich soil. This should also not be too dry, because the soil should not dry out, especially in summer.

At what time should the Bleeding Heart be best planted?

Since the perennial is quite sensitive to frost (which, however, because it retreats into its rhizomes just after flowering, is only a problem in spring), you should not plant them too early. The best planting date is around mid-April, whereby the plant should be covered in late frosts and thus protected.

How big should the planting distance be kept?

Since the bleeding heart can grow up to 120 centimeters high and 45 centimeters wide, you should not plan for more than two plants per square meter to be planted.

May I transplant the Bleeding Heart?

The bleeding heart is very true to location and should therefore not be transplanted.

Is the bleeding heart also suitable for a bucket attitude?

The attitude in the bucket is only conditionally recommendable, the bleeding heart will experience not grow as bushy and lush bloom as in the garden.

What should be considered when cultivating in the bucket?

If you still want to cultivate the shrub in the tub, choose a planter that is as large and deep as possible. Make sure that the plant does not dry out, especially in summer, and fertilize it regularly with a (liquid) solid fertilizer.

Can you also use the Bleeding Heart by sowing itself?

Basically, the bleeding heart can also be used by the seed itself. Please note, however, that this is a cold germ.

How can the bleeding heart be multiplied?

Typically, however, the bleeding heart is primarily increased by division, as the rhizome grows very strongly. You can split the plant in early spring or after feeding in midsummer. In winter, also root cuttings can be taken.

When does the bleeding heart bloom?

The Bleeding Heart blooms between April and May. Highly recommended and long flowering is the hybrid "Candy Hearts"; her small, heart-shaped, pink flowers appear tirelessly from March to October.

Tips

Suitable planting partners are above all spring bloomers such as tulips, Caucasus forget-me-not (Brunnera macrophylla), primroses, daffodils, grape hyacinths (Muscari) and violets (Viola).