My Happy Hearts (Bleeding hearts, that is )

[Carol Dee]

They are growing so big and healthy, I was even able to divide one to give to two friends.

This (shown below) shows the Valentine that I thought was going to be a much redder bloom? But t it is darker and the stems have a red cast.

 

[ducks4you]

I think that you sent me some bleeding hearts 3 years ago?!? Anyway, they are doing great in DD's yard, so thanks!!!

 

[thistlebloom]

Those are so pretty.
I'm a sucker for red stemmed plants, so I really like the Valentine.

 

[so lucky]

They are so pretty! Mine died out after many years. Not sure why.

 

[Carol Dee]

Those are so pretty.
I'm a sucker for red stemmed plants, so I really like the Valentine.

Thanks To Nyboy I have a red stemmed Hosta. Fire Island I think it is.
Here are some pics of the Hosta Fire Island :

 

[ninnymary]

For some reason bleeding hearts don't grow out here. Perhaps they need humidity? Love that hosta.

Mary

 

[ducks4you]

Bleeding hearts do well where it is damp and they grow best in shade or partial shade, but Best in full shade, at least the ones I have do well in full shade. You may be wet, but we in IL are VERY wet.

 

[thistlebloom]

Our climate is arid and my BH do great. The little exima BH can handle more sun (in my climate) and they bloom off and on all summer. They also reseed themselves so you get bonus plants.
For those unfamiliar with the exima bleeding hearts they are small with finely cut ferny type foliage. The ones I have are red bloomed, I don't know if they come in pinks.

@Carol Dee , that hosta is gorgeous!

 

[thistlebloom]

Well I guess mine must be pink!
What do I know, I thought they were red. I guess I better check them when they bloom.

Here's a picture from the internet.

 

[Carol Dee]

That reminds me, I planted a fern leaf one last year, not seeing it this spring. Also one with white blooms. It is up, small and no bloom. So fingers crossed It will give me some white blooms next spring.