Dicentra spectabilis Bleeding heart (Papaveraceae)

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Dicentra spectabilis
Bleeding heart
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The Dicentra spectabilis plant species is found in E. Asia - N. China, Japan, Korea and Siberia. Locally naturalized in Europe[50]. It is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bleeding heart.

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Latin Name:  Dicentra spectabilis
Common Name:  Bleeding heart
Family:  Papaveraceae
Author:  (L.)Lem.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Woods and deep shady valleys[187].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[134]. Stored seed should be sown in early spring[175]. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 6 months at 15°c[175]. Two weeks warm stratification at 18°c followed by six weeks at 2°c can shorten up the germination time[134]. Prick out the plants into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle, grow them on for their first winter in a cold frame and plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring. Division in early spring[200]. Care must be taken since the plant strongly resents root disturbance[200]. Division is best carried out in late winter[188]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring. Root cuttings 7 - 10cm long in sandy soil in a cold frame[200].

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