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Dicentra 'King of Hearts' (Bleeding heart 'King of Hearts')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dicentra 'King of Hearts'
Other names
Bleeding heart 'King of Hearts', Fern-leaved bleeding heart 'King of Hearts'
Genus
Dicentra Dicentra
Variety or Cultivar
'King of Hearts' _ 'King of Hearts' is a compact, clump-forming, bushy, deciduous perennial with finely-divided, blue-green leaves and arching racemes of heart-shaped, deep pink flowers in spring and summer.
Dicentra 'King of Hearts' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Bushy
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
Flower
Dark-pink in Spring; Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Sawflies , Slugs Sawflies , Slugs
General care
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Dicentra 'King of Hearts' (Bleeding heart 'King of Hearts') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil. Best in neutral or slightly alkaline soil in part shade. Will tolerate a sunny site, but only if the soil remains moist.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Dicentra 'King of Hearts'
Other names
Bleeding heart 'King of Hearts', Fern-leaved bleeding heart 'King of Hearts'
Genus
Dicentra Dicentra
Variety or Cultivar
'King of Hearts' _ 'King of Hearts' is a compact, clump-forming, bushy, deciduous perennial with finely-divided, blue-green leaves and arching racemes of heart-shaped, deep pink flowers in spring and summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Bushy
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
Dark-pink in Spring; Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Dicentra 'King of Hearts' (Bleeding heart 'King of Hearts') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil. Best in neutral or slightly alkaline soil in part shade. Will tolerate a sunny site, but only if the soil remains moist.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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