What sounds like a novel is actually a beautiful plant that is quite undemanding. It still needs a little care to thrive.
Bleeding Heart is an undemanding plant[/caption] Bleeding Heart is an undemanding garden perennial that is a pretty eye-catcher with its grey-green foliage and heart-shaped flowers in white, pink or hot pink. It thrives well in partial shade, does not require much care and grows up to one meter tall. There are still a few things to keep in mind so that you can enjoy the decorative plant.
Important:
The following applies to all planting and care measures: Wear gloves as a precaution, as all parts of the perennial are poisonous. So touching can lead to contact allergies!
The plant will thrive with these tips
Tip 1 - Location:
The Bleeding Heart originally comes from East Asian forest areas. A light, partially shaded and wind-protected location is therefore ideal for the plant to find optimal conditions. You can also plant the perennial between trees or other tall perennials.
Tip 2 - Floor:
Make sure the soil is well drained and humus rich. You can enrich the substrate with mature compost. A slightly calcareous soil stores moisture and promotes growth.
Tip 3 - this is what young plants need:
Spring is the best time to plant young plants. However, spring frost can damage the young plants. Therefore, always cover the small perennial with a plant mat or a large clay pot when the ground is frosty.
The ornamental shrub also needs space. Therefore, keep a distance of at least 40 to 60 centimeters from other plants. Also water copiously after planting. In the weeks that followed it was rather moderate. A thick layer of bark mulch around the perennial protects it from drying out.
Tip 4 - Watering:
The Bleeding Heart needs water regularly. But don't water too much, rather more often. The better the plant is established, the more it can hydrate itself through the roots.
Tip 5 - Fertilize:
Fertilizer is for typicalForest dwellers actually not necessary. However, you can work compost into the soil in the spring and fall. It is important that you do not injure the roots. If you want to promote flowering, use liquid, inorganic fertilizer with a high phosphorus content. Please dose carefully so that you do not over-fertilize the plant.
Tip 6 - only cut if necessary:
Bleeding hearts are at their best when they grow naturally rather than being cut into shape. However, you should remove faded parts immediately so that the plant can form new flowers again.
Tip 7 - Frost protection in spring:
Older perennials are hardy. They retreat into the ground after flowering and remain in the ground during the cold season. Low temperatures in autumn and winter are well tolerated. However, the first shoots in spring are sensitive. In the months of March to May, when ground frost can occur, you should therefore protect the plants with a cover so that the fresh shoots do not freeze.
Care Tips for Fast Readers
- bright, partially shaded and wind-protected location
- loose, humic, slightly calcareous soil
- Place young plants about 40 to 60 centimeters apart
- water regularly
- fertilize moderately
- cut off faded parts
- provide frost protection in spring