The Asian bleeding-heart grows to 120 cm (47 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) wide. It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial with 3-lobed compound leaves on fleshy green to pink stems. The arching horizontal racemes of up to 20 pendent flowers are borne in spring and early summer. The outer petals are bright fuchsia-pink, while the inner ones are white. The flowers strikingly resemble the conventional heart shape, with a droplet beneath – hence the common name.Â
The plant sometimes behaves as a spring ephemeral, becoming dormant in summer.
Growth Rate: Vigorous
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade, Full Shade
Height/Habit: 28 – 30 inches
Spread: 28 – 32 inches
Soil Requirement: Well drained, moist soil. Soil should be fertile and humus-rich.
Watering Requirement: Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Additional Information: Avoid heavy clay soils. Protect from high winds and early
frosts. Spacing: 28 – 32 inches
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Flowering Date: Mid spring to summer (April – June).
Planting Instructions: Plant eyes slightly below soil level and space 20-36” apart. Add plenty of compost, humus, or peat moss at time of planting to aid in water retention.
Winter Care: Mulch +/- 5 cm the first winter and remove before grow start.
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