
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Bleeding Heart Flowers
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I had a Bleeding Heart for at least ten years. Big and Beautiful. Then several years ago it never came back. In the same area I have Lily of the Valley. Do you think the Lilies crowded it out? Thank you
Hi Joanne,
While lily of the valley is a beautiful late spring bloomer, it is an aggressive spreader. Its underground rhizomes will quickly take over an area if left unattended and will choke out weeds and other plants in its vicinity. It appears this is unfortunately what happened to your bleeding heart. You can attempt to dig up the rhizomes in that area of your property if there are any other plants near by you want to protect, but remember if any rhizomes remain, the plant will continue to spread each year.
It is often best to plant lily of the valley in an area where it can live on its own and prevent it from negatively affecting other plants.
I leave the flowers to go to seed. This is the easiest way to increase and replenish these easy and beautiful plants. You can collect the seeds when ripe and sprinkle throughout your property.
The seedlings very soon grow to maturity.
I especially like the white variety and yes, they make lovely indoor, long lasting vase flowers.
Bleeding heart beautiful. I am 64 never seen this before. Where can I buy one. I live in Kentucky.
available in walmart
Bleeding heart blooms in very early spring, so you’ll often find at nurseries or garden centers at that time of the year!
RECEIVED AS GIFT. NOW KNOW WHERE TO PLANT.THANK YOU. SINCERELY, ELISE MURPHY
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