Valentine Bleeding Heart
Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-30 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, moist, well-draining, humus-rich soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Blue-green, finely divided |
| Bloom | Deep red outer petals, white inner petals |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Spring Ephemeral |
Root System
| System | Specialized Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | Division in early spring, root cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Hostas, Ferns, Astilbe |
Where it came from
| Grower | BlewLabel |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Do not remove foliage until it yellows completely; it feeds the roots for next year.
Maintenance
Mark planting location as plant goes completely dormant by midsummer.
Cleanup
Cut back dormant foliage in midsummer or early fall. Fill in gaps with shade annuals.
Notes
Striking red and white heart-shaped flowers. Goes dormant in summer heat. Toxic if ingested.