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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    While division of the plant is the best way to get more, you can take root cuttings in early summer after the flowers fade. Dig down about 3 inches along the edge of the bleeding heart and carefully remove soil from around the base of a stem to expose the roots. Cut a 2- to 3-inch-long portion of root with at least two 'eyes,' or growth nodes. Lay the root cutting lengthwise in a container (on the surface) of a moist sand/peat mixture, covering it about an inch. Move to a shady location, keeping moist but not soggy. Once top growth appears, usually within 4-6 weeks, you can move it to a brighter location (light shade) and then transplant it to its permanent location in fall.

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    May 27, 2014
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    Bleeding heart is adaptable and tough, and you should be able to leave it in a pot. I'm assuming you mean outdoors on the porch or patio; it's not going to make a good indoor potted plant. You'll need to keep it pruned to the size you want - a small trellis or some other place for it to vine on would look pretty. Here are some pointers about keeping an "in ground" plant in a container: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/apartment-gardening-guide.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    June 6, 2014
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    Yes, you can put bleeding heart into a container. Here's an article that might give you some more ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/plants-for-creating-shade-containers.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    March 10, 2015
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    Yes, you can plant a bleeding heart in a pot and keep it inside until the weather is warmer.

    For more information on the care of bleeding hearts, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bleeding-heart/bleeding-heart-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 8, 2015
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    Bleeding hearts are hardy to zones 3-9. The range of coldest expected winter temperatures for zone 3 is -40 F to -30 F.

    For more information on the care of bleeding hearts, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bleeding-heart/bleeding-heart-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 12, 2015
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    Don't be alarmed, it is very early yet. Keep an eye out for signs of life as temperatures warm over the next few weeks.
    I am in Zone 4, and I have no signs of my Bleeding Heart yet either.
    In the event that your plant did not survive winter, always check back with the nursery that sold it to you. Most garden centers have a 1 year guarantee on perennials.

    If the Bleeding Heart is a new plant for you, I have listed a link about their care.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bleeding-heart/bleeding-heart-care.htm

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    shelley on
    May 4, 2015
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    This article (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm) will tell you how to root your bleeding heart - refer to section "how to root softwood cuttings". You will get a sturdier root by rooting in a medium besides water. Water is not considered the best means for rooting because an adequate amount of oxygen can't reach developing roots. However, it can be done.

    For more information on the care of bleeding hearts, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bleeding-heart/bleeding-heart-care.htm

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