Bleeding Heart
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Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis
Bleeding Hearts are beautiful flowers with unique heart-shaped petals that hang delicately from arching stems. They bloom in spring and add a touch of magic to gardens with their romantic appearance.
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The Bleeding Heart has striking heart-shaped flowers, usually pink or red, with a small white 'drop' emerging from the bottom. Some varieties are pure white. Its delicate flowers hang in graceful arching rows along the stems.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusLamprocapnos
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its beauty, eating any part of it can cause an upset tummy if you're not careful!
Its quirky nickname, "Lady-in-a-bath," comes from cleverly opening a flower to see a tiny figure inside!
Some older names for it were "Dutchman's Breeches" or "Lyre Flower" because of the unique shape.
The seeds come with a yummy fatty snack attached, tempting ants to carry them away for the plant!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Snack Service
Bleeding Heart seeds have a fatty attachment, an elaiosome, that ants love to eat, helping the plant spread its seeds far and wide.
Ability
Early Bird Bloomer
Bleeding Heart quickly sprouts and blooms in early spring, soaking up sunlight before taller trees leaf out and create too much shade.
Ability
Summer Sleeper
This plant can go dormant in hot summer months, allowing it to rest and conserve energy until cooler, moister conditions return.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-90 cm
- Spread
- 60-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Helps transfer pollen between flowers.
symbiotic with
European red ant
Myrmica rubra
Carries seeds, aiding in plant dispersal.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Pendulous Form
Describing a plant or anatomical structure that droops or hangs downwards.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Also known as
Bleeding Heart FlowerLady's Locket
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy the beauty of Bleeding Hearts from a safe distance and avoid touching or ingesting the flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Bleeding Heart?
60-90 cm
How wide does Bleeding Heart spread?
60-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Bleeding Heart?
3-5 cm
When does Bleeding Heart bloom?
Spring
Is Bleeding Heart edible?
No
Is Bleeding Heart toxic?
Mild
What is Bleeding Heart's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Bleeding Heart pollinated?
Insect
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