Perennial – Fernleaf Bleeding Heart
Fernleaf Bleeding Heart
Botanical name: dicentra hybris
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 12-16 inches in height with a 16-18 ft spread
Hardy zone: zones 3-9
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons
Foliage color: green/blue
Flower color: pink/white
Bloom time: spring, fall
Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing
Landscape use: borders/edging, container plant, pollinator garden
Special features: long-lasting blooms, deer resistant, attracts pollinators
Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: sand, loam
Companion plants: hostas, ferns, astilbe
Toxicity level: severely toxic for humans and pets if ingestedÂ
Invasive species: no
