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Fernleaf Bleeding Heart
Dicentra formosa 'Bacchanal'
Dark-red, heart-shaped blooms rise above fern-like foliage.
The various selections of fernleaf bleeding heart are valued for their compact habit and long season of bloom. This selection forms a vigorous clump of grey-green leaves, topped by clusters of delicate, dangling white heart-shaped flowers. Excellent for edging, and very useful in mixed containers and tubs. May be divided in fall or early spring. Removing faded flowers regularly will promote lots of new buds to form.
Characteristics:
Blooms late spring to fall
10-12 In
2-9 Find your zone
Partial Sun,Partial Shade
Features and Usage:
Greenhouse Growing Instructions:
Begin at 48-55° F to promote new root growth. Keep evenly moist and provide 50% shade. Once plants are actively growing, feed at 100-150 ppm N with each watering. Plants generally finish in 6-8 weeks based on growing conditions.
Transplanting Instructions:
Plant in well draining organically rich potting soil. Handle carefully, keep eyes slightly below the soil surface and spread roots downward in the pot. Once planted, water immediately and apply a broad spectrum fungicide to avoid crown and root rot.
Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in well-drained soil in morning sun or partial shade.
