How to Care for Lamprocapnos spectabilis (Bleeding Heart)

Korean name: 금낭화

Bleeding Heart is a wildflower known for its unique heart-shaped pink flowers. It has pinnately divided leaves and typically grows 60 to 90cm tall. It thrives in partial shade and requires regular watering.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (Korea, China, Japan)
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: Confession of love
• Traits: wildflower, partial shade, medium difficulty, well-drained soil, toxic
• Also known as: Bleeding Heart, Dicentra spectabilis

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in partial to bright shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface becomes dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during growth season.

Common questions

How often should you water Lamprocapnos spectabilis?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface becomes dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Lamprocapnos spectabilis?

It likes Grow in partial to bright shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Lamprocapnos spectabilis safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Lamprocapnos spectabilis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during growth season..