Bleeding Heart white

Plant Overview

• Botanical Name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis (formerly Dicentra spectabilis)

• Common Names: Bleeding Heart, Lady-in-a-Bath, Lyre Flower

• Type: Herbaceous perennial flowering plant

• Appearance: Graceful, arching stems with pendant, heart-shaped flowers that are usually pink with white tips (looks like a “bleeding heart”). Fern-like green foliage adds delicacy.

 Care Guide

1. Sun Light

• Prefers partial shade to dappled sunlight.

• Can tolerate morning sun, but strong afternoon sun may scorch foliage.

2. Watering

• Likes consistently moist soil, especially during growing and blooming season.

• Avoid soggy conditions → root rot risk.

• Mulching helps retain moisture.

3. Soil

• Grows best in rich, well-draining soil with compost.

• Slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6–7) is ideal.

4. Fertilizer

• Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring.

• Compost or organic mulch also supports healthy blooms.

5. Pruning & Growth

• Cut back foliage when it yellows and dies after bloom season.

• Plant re-emerges from underground roots in spring.

• Can be divided every 3–4 years to propagate.

 Flowers

• Blooms in spring to early summer.

• Classic pink heart-shaped flowers with white droplet tips.

• Some cultivars produce white, red, or rose-colored flowers.

 Uses & Benefits

1. Ornamental Value – Grown mainly for its unique heart-shaped blooms.

2. Cottage Gardens & Borders – Adds charm and romantic appeal.

3. Cut Flowers – Can be used in floral arrangements.

Note:

• Toxic if ingested (to humans and pets) – contains isoquinoline alkaloids that can cause vomiting or convulsions.