bleeding heart

For the best results, water your bleeding heart plant (Dicentra 'Adrian Bloom') every 2-3 days. Make sure that the soil is always moist, but not soaking wet. Water deeply to ensure that the root system is getting plenty of moisture. Before watering again, stick your finger into the soil up to the second knuckle to check the moisture level. If it feels moist, wait an extra day before watering. If the soil feels dry, it is time to water. In the winter months, when the plant is dormant, water only once every 2 weeks.

Bleeding heart plants (Dicentra 'Adrian Bloom') prefer bright indirect sunlight. They should be placed in a spot that gets around 4-5 hours of direct sunlight per day, ideally in the morning or late afternoon, and some indirect sunlight the rest of the day. They can also tolerate partially shaded areas, but may not produce as many flowers. Too much direct sunlight can scorch the foliage of this plant. Consequently, it is best to avoid putting Dicentra in extremely sunny, south-facing windows.

Hardiness zone 3–8.

Bleeding heart (Dicentra 'Adrian Bloom') should be pruned in late fall or early spring. For best results, prune the entire plant back to within 6 inches of the soil level. This will help to promote healthy new foliage growth for the season. Pruning in late fall or early spring will also help to discourage diseases and insect infestation. Deadheading the spent blooms can be done throughout the summer to keep the plant looking neat and to encourage re-blooming. Be sure to wear gloves and sanitize your garden tools when pruning.

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation