Asian Bleeding-heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)
Lamprocapnos spectabilis, or Bleeding-Heart, is a perennial with distinctive heart-shaped pink or white flowers on arching stems in spring. It thrives in partial shade, o
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Sunlight
Partial shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun.
Watering
Consistently moist, well-drained soil. Reduce during dormancy.
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Temperature
Cool to moderate temperatures (13-21 °C) are ideal.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding in early spring as new growth emerges.
Care Requirements
Partial shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun.
Consistently moist, well-drained soil. Reduce during dormancy.
Rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Cool to moderate temperatures (13-21 °C) are ideal.
Outdoor
Light feeding in early spring as new growth emerges.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-0.9 m
Spread
0.6-0.9 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Bluish-green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
15000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderRanunculales
- familyPapaveraceae
- genusLamprocapnos
- speciesLamprocapnos spectabilis
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 6/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Edible
No
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, containing isoquinoline alkaloids. Contact with foliage can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.