The ‘Hearts’ series are crosses generally between Dicentra eximia and perigrina intended to develop a more robust plant, and retain foliage color. Divide every to keep the plant healthy and vigorous. Some dicentra self seed quite easily, deadhead to remove the seed pods to prevent seeding. Growth will resume in autumn or the following spring in cool weather. If grown in too much sun, the plant will go dormant, recede and nearly disappear when the weather gets too warm. The dappled sun of a woodland garden is ideal, or just a few hours of sun, preferably morning sun. In a woodland garden they receive protection from early frosts and wind, so when planted in ordinary garden sites, make sure they receive the same protections. They prefer a rich, loose, well drained soil and will not do well at all in clay soils. Dicentra are ideal woodland perennials that naturalize well, and are not tolerant of sun or hot and humid climates. All however, are lovely shade plants that are easy to grow and virtually problem free. Other species of Dicentra are commonly called Bleeding Hearts, but the flower form and sometimes the foliage are quite different. The old-fashioned bleeding hearts ( Dicentra spectabilis) display the classic heart shaped blooms. Dicentra Bleeding Hearts are shade garden classics
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