Lamprocapnos spectabilis valentine growing herbaceous of the genus Lamprocapnos also known as Valentine Bleeding heart plant, Lamprocapnos spectabilis valentine perennial evergreen or deciduous plant used as ornamental plant or as cut flower, grow in temperate, cold subtropical climate or as houseplant.
Leaves color green or yellow, lobed shape (3 lobes), leaves grow in pinnate.
Lamprocapnos spectabilis valentine flower
Flower color red heart shape with white tongue of a bell.
Requirements for Lamprocapnos spectabilis valentine growing and care:
Cold winter, moist soil, mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Sensitive to heat
When is the best time to plant?
Winter / Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves, for design
Size of the plant?
0.4-1.2 m, 1.2-4 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade ( with light)
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Heart shape with tongue of a bell, red heart shape with white tongue of a bell
