Lamprocapnos 'King of Hearts' (King of Hearts Bleeding Heart)


Botanical Information

FamilyPapaveraceae
GenusLamprocapnos
Cultivar'King of Hearts'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - (-20)
Temperature (°F)5 - (-4)
Height22 - 45 cm
Spread22 - 45 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright, compact and spreading.
LandscapeMass, group and specimen growing. Border and rock gardens.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Average, medium moisture and well-drained soil. Prefers rich, fertile, humusy and consistently moist soils.
PestsRabbit tolerant. Susceptible to aphids. Powdery mildew, downy mildew, verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt and rust may be a problem.
Notable SpecimensThe University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionLong, leafless, erect to slightly leaning stems.
Leaf DescriptionDeeply-cut and fern-like leaves.
Flower DescriptionNodding, heart-shaped and rich flowers that are held above the foliage 25 - 38 cm tall.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are bluish-green. The flowers are a carmen-rose.

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