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Bleeding Heart

Jun 01 2005

Bleeding Heart

Written by Jungle Jim

Wednesday, 01 June 2005

Bleeding heart is one of the old favorite perennials for spring color. It makes spectacular spikes of beautiful pink blooms in the spring. The problem in our area is the short bloom season and worse, the fact it isw very short lived here. Seldom do they last beyond 3 years or so.

Several years ago we started carrying a hybrid called Luxurient Bleeding Heart. Over the years I have become more and more convinced that it is a valuable replacement for the regular Bleeding Heart. It blooms all spring and summer, It looks good all spring and summer and it takes the heat here well. It does prefer some more sun or at least brighter shade. I do have to say that I prefer the color of the regular bleeding heart. The long bloom season and longevity of luxurient more than makes up the difference. this is a nice addition to the bright shade garden.

Come in and take a look.