Fringed Bleeding heart (Dicentra eximia)

This tough, long blooming plant is a great addition to a shade garden, providing blossoms from spring to fall. Its gray-blue foliage is an asset.

Type: Herbaceous perennial.

Bloom: Pink or white; spring to fall but may slow down in summer heat.

Size: 12-18” H x12″ W.

Light: Full to partial shade; can tolerate more sun if kept moist.

Soil: Fertile, well drained, moist; pH 5.5-6.5 slightly acidic.

Fertilizer: Mulch with organic matter.

Hardiness: Zones 3-8.

Care: Dead head as bloom are spent to encourage continuous bloom; mulch in Spring to conserve moisture and keep the roots cool.

Pests and Diseases: Crown rot if mulch covers the crown; leaf fungus in damp sites with poor circulation; aphids.

Propagation: Long lived; division of clumps.

Companion plants: ajuga, hosta, Solomon’s seal, ferns, hellebore , epimedium, primrose, and other woodland plants.

Outstanding Selections: ‘ Luxuriant’ and ‘King’ (pink); ‘Snowdrift’ and ‘Purity’ (white).

This tough, long blooming plant is a great addition to a shade garden, providing blossoms from spring to fall.

Tagged as: Dicentra eximia, Fringed bleeding heart, woodland