King of Hearts Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa 'King of Hearts'

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King of Hearts Bleeding Heart is a standout flowering perennial prized for seasonal colour, with pink blooms and vibrant seasonal colour that instantly elevates the look of the landscape. It makes an excellent choice for mixed beds, border plantings, and pollinator gardens, bringing polished texture and reliable performance to traditional and modern garden styles alike. Gardeners love it for dependable garden performance, making it a dependable option for border plantings and pollinator gardens with very little fuss. Easy to grow in partial shade, it delivers dependable beauty and lasting curb appeal season after season. Whether used as a focal point or planted in groups, it helps the garden look full, finished, and thoughtfully designed.

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Latin Name: Dicentra formosa 'King of Hearts'

Common Name: King of Hearts Bleeding Heart

Bloom Period: Spring

Sun Requirements: Part Sun to Shade

Pruning:Early to Midsummer (After Foliage fades)

Watering:Once per week

Growth Rate: Medium

Hardiness Zone: 3

Current Size: Various

Mature Height: <1 feet

Mature Width: 12-18 Inches

Highlights:

Showy heart-shaped pink flowers that bloom from spring to early summer, adding a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape.
Compact size and mounded shape make it ideal for planting in rock gardens, borders, and containers, as well as along paths and walkways.
Low maintenance and easy to grow, this plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, and will attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.

Planting Guide

Prepare an appropriate hole
Choose a pot that is 1-2 times larger than the current pot, ensuring there is adequent drainage to prevent waterlogging roots. Plan on repotting every 3-5 years.
Use fertile soil
Choose soil rich in nutrients and with good drainage to support root growth.
Plant at the correct depth
Plant at the same depth as in the pot, keeping the top of the root ball level with the soil.

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Upon arrival
Plants may not be in full bloom, allow for a few weeks from planting for blooms to flourish