Bleeding hearts should be watered regularly throughout the growing season, which is typically from early spring until late fall in most regions. When watering bleeding hearts, make sure the soil is moist but not soggy. Aim for a deep water every 7-10 days, depending on the temperatures and rainfall in your area. If the soil is drying out more quickly, you may need to water more frequently. In the winter, you should reduce watering to give the plant a chance to rest and go dormant.

Bleeding heart plants (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) will benefit from abundant sunlight. This species requires about 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day - preferably in the morning. Sunlight should also be supplemented with some indirect light during the afternoon. Keeping the plants in areas with filtered sunlight will ensure that your bleeding hearts are getting the proper amount of both direct and indirect light each day.

Pruning should be done on a regular basis to promote healthy growth in a bleeding heart plant (Clerodendrum thomsoniae). Pruning should take place once or twice a year, preferably in late winter or early spring before active growth begins. To prune a bleeding heart, carefully cut away any dead or diseased branches and thin out excess foliage as needed. When cutting away branches, make the cuts at a 45-degree angle and keep them slightly above the new growth bud. This will promote more vigorous new growth. Additionally, removing any old flowers will help promote blooming the following year. Pruning should never be done after the end of summer since this could damage or kill the plant.

Old-fashioned favourite with heart-shaped blooms.

Bleeding heart

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