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Bleeding-Hearts (Dicentra)
Bleeding-Hearts are recognizable by their finely divided leaves and heart-shaped, spurred flowers borne on leafless stems. Many bleeding-Hearts are regarded as ornamental plants, not only for their attractive flowers with a long blooming season, but also for their ability to thrive in shady places. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Bleeding-Hearts
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Attributes of Bleeding-Hearts
Plant Height
23 cm to 46 cm
Spread
23 cm to 45 cm
Flower Color
White
Red
Purple
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Bleeding-Hearts
Distribution of Bleeding-Hearts
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Distribution Map of Bleeding-Hearts
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Bleeding-Hearts
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Bleeding-Hearts requires partial shade, consistent moisture without waterlogging, and cool to moderate temperatures. The ideal soil is organically rich and well-draining with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Bleeding-Hearts can be susceptible to slug infestations and powdery mildew. Seasonal considerations include reduced watering in winter and protection from extreme heat in summer. Mulching is beneficial to maintain consistent soil moisture and temperature throughout the changing seasons.
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8 most common species：
Bleeding Heart
Dicentra eximia, or bleeding Heart, is also known as "wild bleeding heart". This pretty plant has fern-like leaves and clusters of small, pink heart-shaped flowers. It is native to the Appalachian mountains and makes an excellent addition to shade gardens. This plant is considered toxic if ingested.
Pacific bleeding heart
Pacific bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa) is a perennial plant that grows from 25 to 51 cm tall. It has attractive blue-green lacy foliage and blooms delicate pink flowers in late spring. Its heart-shaped flowers grow in clusters and if deadheaded will continue to bloom through summer. Pacific bleeding heart prefers damp soil with partial shade.
Dutchman's breeches
Dutchman's breeches gets its name from the shape of its flower petals. The petals form an upside-down “V” which resembles a pair of pants, or "britches." dutchman's breeches is found in the woods and blooms in early spring, making it some of the first food for bees and pollinators. It goes dormant towards the end of summer.
Squirrel Corn
Squirrel Corn gets its common name from the small, yellow tubers growing from its roots that have the appearance of corn. This flowering plant is native to North America and features unique, heart-shaped flowers. Squirrel Corn, or Dicentra canadensis, blooms in spring and goes dormant for the summer.
Longhorn steer's-head
The common name "Longhorn steer's head" comes from the plant's tiny, uniquely shaped flowers. Its genus name, Dicentra, also means "double-spurred." It grows at mid to high elevations, staying low to the gravelly soil to survive high winds. Longhorn steer's-head plants host the American Apollo butterfly's larval stage.
Bleeding-heart 'Amore Pink'
The bleeding-heart 'Amore Pink' is a cultivar from the poppy family. In many ways it resembles the common bleeding heart, except its leaves are blue-grey instead of green. It is a versatile garden plant, as it works well in borders and beds, as well as in rock gardens. It is also great as a cut flower. Hummingbirds are attracted to this plant.
Bleeding-heart 'Amore Rose'
The bleeding-heart 'Amore Rose' is a fern-leaf bleeding heart cultivar from the poppy family. This plant's foliage help to differentiate it from other bleeding hearts. The leaves are lacy in appearance and are shades of blue-green. Its hearts (blooms) are bright pink.
Bleeding-heart 'Valentine'
Bleeding-heart 'Valentine' is a graceful woodland perennial offering arching stems of scarlet-red, flowers with white petals. The foliage is soft green with purple flushes that mature to gray-green. This unique cultivar of the bleeding-heart is named Valentine for its heart-shaped red flowers. Looks stunning planted en masse as a focal point in your garden.
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Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart
Dicentra eximia, or bleeding Heart, is also known as "wild bleeding heart". This pretty plant has fern-like leaves and clusters of small, pink heart-shaped flowers. It is native to the Appalachian mountains and makes an excellent addition to shade gardens. This plant is considered toxic if ingested.
Pacific bleeding heart
Pacific bleeding heart
Pacific bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa) is a perennial plant that grows from 25 to 51 cm tall. It has attractive blue-green lacy foliage and blooms delicate pink flowers in late spring. Its heart-shaped flowers grow in clusters and if deadheaded will continue to bloom through summer. Pacific bleeding heart prefers damp soil with partial shade.
Dutchman's breeches
Dutchman's breeches
Dutchman's breeches gets its name from the shape of its flower petals. The petals form an upside-down “V” which resembles a pair of pants, or "britches." dutchman's breeches is found in the woods and blooms in early spring, making it some of the first food for bees and pollinators. It goes dormant towards the end of summer.
Squirrel Corn
Squirrel Corn
Squirrel Corn gets its common name from the small, yellow tubers growing from its roots that have the appearance of corn. This flowering plant is native to North America and features unique, heart-shaped flowers. Squirrel Corn, or Dicentra canadensis, blooms in spring and goes dormant for the summer.
Longhorn steer's-head
Longhorn steer's-head
The common name "Longhorn steer's head" comes from the plant's tiny, uniquely shaped flowers. Its genus name, Dicentra, also means "double-spurred." It grows at mid to high elevations, staying low to the gravelly soil to survive high winds. Longhorn steer's-head plants host the American Apollo butterfly's larval stage.
Bleeding-heart 'Amore Pink'
Bleeding-heart 'Amore Pink'
The bleeding-heart 'Amore Pink' is a cultivar from the poppy family. In many ways it resembles the common bleeding heart, except its leaves are blue-grey instead of green. It is a versatile garden plant, as it works well in borders and beds, as well as in rock gardens. It is also great as a cut flower. Hummingbirds are attracted to this plant.
Bleeding-heart 'Amore Rose'
Bleeding-heart 'Amore Rose'
The bleeding-heart 'Amore Rose' is a fern-leaf bleeding heart cultivar from the poppy family. This plant's foliage help to differentiate it from other bleeding hearts. The leaves are lacy in appearance and are shades of blue-green. Its hearts (blooms) are bright pink.
Bleeding-heart 'Valentine'
Bleeding-heart 'Valentine'
Bleeding-heart 'Valentine' is a graceful woodland perennial offering arching stems of scarlet-red, flowers with white petals. The foliage is soft green with purple flushes that mature to gray-green. This unique cultivar of the bleeding-heart is named Valentine for its heart-shaped red flowers. Looks stunning planted en masse as a focal point in your garden.
Bleeding-heart 'Gold Heart'
Bleeding-heart 'Gold Heart'
Bleeding-heart 'Gold Heart' is a graceful perennial that offers brilliant gold leaves, peach-colored stems and heart-shaped pink-rose flowers. It is a cultivar of Dicentra spectabilis, commonly known as bleeding-heart. It is named for its golden-hued leaves and heart-shaped flowers. Plant this gorgeous plant in shady borders or cut the flowers to display in a vase.
Turkey-corn 'Burning Hearts'
Turkey-corn 'Burning Hearts'
Turkey-corn 'Burning Hearts' features dangling pink-red heart-shaped flowers suspended along arching stems, adding a delightful pop of color to shaded garden beds. A magnet for hummingbirds, but not deer or rabbits, the plant prefers moist soil in partial to full shade and blooms from late spring to early summer. The genus name Dicentra is from the Greek ‘di’, meaning two and ‘kentron’, meaning spur, in reference to the two-spurred flowers.
Pacific bleeding heart 'King of Hearts'
Pacific bleeding heart 'King of Hearts'
Pacific bleeding heart 'King of Hearts' is one of the most popular Bleeding Hearts variety and can rightly claim to be the king of hearts because of its bright pink, drooping flowers, which are much brighter than those of the parent plant. The plant grows up to 25 cm tall, which is significantly shorter than the 45 cm achieved by its parent. You'll often see this plant used for edging or in pots and containers.
Bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts'
Bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts'
The bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts' is a cultivar from the poppy family. While it may resemble the common bleeding heart with its pink, heart-shaped flowers and green foliage, the blooms of the bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts' will continue to flourish throughout the summer (making this variant the "king" of the species). This cultivar is the result of a cross between three Dicentra species.
Bleeding-heart 'Burning Hearts'
Bleeding-heart 'Burning Hearts'
The bleeding-heart 'Burning Hearts' is a Dicentra cultivar created by Akira Shiozaki in Japan. His version has darker pink blooms (likely inspiring the name) and differently-colored leaves (blue-grey) than the common variety. And unlike the common variety, the bleeding-heart 'Burning Hearts' will continue to bloom throughout the summer if it has enough water. It is versatile as it works well as a garden border, in garden beds and rock gardens.
Bleeding-heart 'Alba'
Bleeding-heart 'Alba'
Bleeding-heart 'Alba' is distinguished by the white flowers for which it is named. A cultivar of Lamprocapnos spectabilis this plant is prized for its showy flowers which dangle from stems 61 to 91 cm tall. It is perennial but will self-seed.
Pacific bleeding heart 'Langtrees'
Pacific bleeding heart 'Langtrees'
Pacific bleeding heart 'Langtrees' is a variety of a bleeding heart plant, which was cultivated to withstand weather conditions in the Pacific biomes. Its infamous heart-shaped flowers differ a bit from other plants, as they are mostly white and have a shorter fringe on the bottom instead of a teardrop. Many gardeners add this attractive plant to their yard for ornamental purposes.
Pacific bleeding heart 'Bacchanal'
Pacific bleeding heart 'Bacchanal'
A member of the Award of Garden Merit winners, pacific bleeding heart 'Bacchanal' is distinct for its finely cut foliage, deep-colored flowers, and nondormant growth habit. Hybridized from other bleeding heart variants, this cultivar was named after the god of wine for its wine-red color. Pacific bleeding heart 'Bacchanal' is prestigiously popular for its reliable production of flowers, uniquely rich color, and use as a lovely groundcover.
Pacific bleeding heart 'Luxuriant'
Pacific bleeding heart 'Luxuriant'
Also known as pacific bleeding heart 'Luxuriant', this plant boasts bright pink flowers that bloom from spring to early summer. It is a favorite of hummingbirds and can be found in shady woodland areas of the Pacific Northwest.
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Dracaena
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Fig trees
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Brambles
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
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Nightshades
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Roses
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Oaks
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Bleeding-Hearts
Dicentra
Bleeding-Hearts are recognizable by their finely divided leaves and heart-shaped, spurred flowers borne on leafless stems. Many bleeding-Hearts are regarded as ornamental plants, not only for their attractive flowers with a long blooming season, but also for their ability to thrive in shady places.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Bleeding-Hearts
Feedback
Attributes of Bleeding-Hearts
Plant Height
23 cm to 46 cm
Spread
23 cm to 45 cm
Flower Color
White
Red
Purple
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Bleeding-Hearts
Distribution of Bleeding-Hearts
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Distribution Map of Bleeding-Hearts
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Bleeding-Hearts
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Bleeding-Hearts requires partial shade, consistent moisture without waterlogging, and cool to moderate temperatures. The ideal soil is organically rich and well-draining with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Bleeding-Hearts can be susceptible to slug infestations and powdery mildew. Seasonal considerations include reduced watering in winter and protection from extreme heat in summer. Mulching is beneficial to maintain consistent soil moisture and temperature throughout the changing seasons.
Exploring the Bleeding-Hearts Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Bleeding Heart
Dicentra eximia, or bleeding Heart, is also known as "wild bleeding heart". This pretty plant has fern-like leaves and clusters of small, pink heart-shaped flowers. It is native to the Appalachian mountains and makes an excellent addition to shade gardens. This plant is considered toxic if ingested.
Pacific bleeding heart
Pacific bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa) is a perennial plant that grows from 25 to 51 cm tall. It has attractive blue-green lacy foliage and blooms delicate pink flowers in late spring. Its heart-shaped flowers grow in clusters and if deadheaded will continue to bloom through summer. Pacific bleeding heart prefers damp soil with partial shade.
Dutchman's breeches
Dutchman's breeches gets its name from the shape of its flower petals. The petals form an upside-down “V” which resembles a pair of pants, or "britches." dutchman's breeches is found in the woods and blooms in early spring, making it some of the first food for bees and pollinators. It goes dormant towards the end of summer.
Squirrel Corn
Squirrel Corn gets its common name from the small, yellow tubers growing from its roots that have the appearance of corn. This flowering plant is native to North America and features unique, heart-shaped flowers. Squirrel Corn, or Dicentra canadensis, blooms in spring and goes dormant for the summer.
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All Species of Bleeding-Hearts
Bleeding Heart
Pacific bleeding heart
Dutchman's breeches
Squirrel Corn
Longhorn steer's-head
Bleeding-heart 'Amore Pink'
Bleeding-heart 'Amore Rose'
Bleeding-heart 'Valentine'
Bleeding-heart 'Gold Heart'
Turkey-corn 'Burning Hearts'
Pacific bleeding heart 'King of Hearts'
Bleeding-heart 'King of Hearts'
Bleeding-heart 'Burning Hearts'
Bleeding-heart 'Alba'
Pacific bleeding heart 'Langtrees'
Pacific bleeding heart 'Bacchanal'
Pacific bleeding heart 'Luxuriant'
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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