Bleeding Heart

Dicentra

Care guide

Quick ID

Perennial. Compatible with the fully shaded, wind-protected bed scheme. Consistent moisture group โ€” no conflicting watering needs with companion shade plants ([[Hostas]], [[Pulmonaria]], [[Astilbe Fanal]], [[Heuchera]], ferns). No additional plant-specific care instructions beyond bed-level moisture and airflow management in the source material.

In my garden

retaining wall mid-level2 plants
SunPart sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceSecondary
Hardiness hereZone 7
2
Plants
What I've done here
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied